Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,386, 410,079 and 76,394
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,386, 410,079 and 76,394 is: 114,591
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,386 : 410,079 = 76,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,386/410,079 = 76,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,386x = 410,079 × 76,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,386x = 31,327,575,126 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,327,575,126/273,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,591
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