Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,816, 437,724 and 70,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 291,816, 437,724 and 70,200 is: 105,300
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,816 : 437,724 = 70,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,816/437,724 = 70,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,816x = 437,724 × 70,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,816x = 30,728,224,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,728,224,800/291,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,300
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