Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,654, 437,481 and 94,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 291,654, 437,481 and 94,662 is: 141,993
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,654 : 437,481 = 94,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,654/437,481 = 94,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,654x = 437,481 × 94,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,654x = 41,412,826,422 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,412,826,422/291,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,993
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