Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,996, 410,994 and 77,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,996, 410,994 and 77,004 is: 115,506
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,996 : 410,994 = 77,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,996/410,994 = 77,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,996x = 410,994 × 77,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,996x = 31,648,181,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,648,181,976/273,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,506
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