Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,030, 409,545 and 76,038
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,030, 409,545 and 76,038 is: 114,057
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,030 : 409,545 = 76,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,030/409,545 = 76,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,030x = 409,545 × 76,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,030x = 31,140,982,710 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,140,982,710/273,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,057
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