Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,488, 435,732 and 93,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 290,488, 435,732 and 93,496 is: 140,244
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,488 : 435,732 = 93,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,488/435,732 = 93,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,488x = 435,732 × 93,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,488x = 40,739,199,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,739,199,072/290,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,244
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