Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,516, 438,774 and 70,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292,516, 438,774 and 70,900 is: 106,350
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,516 : 438,774 = 70,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,516/438,774 = 70,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,516x = 438,774 × 70,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,516x = 31,109,076,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,109,076,600/292,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,350
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