Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,794, 424,191 and 85,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 282,794, 424,191 and 85,802 is: 128,703
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,794 : 424,191 = 85,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,794/424,191 = 85,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,794x = 424,191 × 85,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,794x = 36,396,436,182 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,396,436,182/282,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,703
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