Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,090, 441,135 and 72,474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,090, 441,135 and 72,474 is: 108,711
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,090 : 441,135 = 72,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,090/441,135 = 72,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,090x = 441,135 × 72,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,090x = 31,970,817,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,970,817,990/294,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,711
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