Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,894, 442,341 and 97,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,894, 442,341 and 97,902 is: 146,853
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,894 : 442,341 = 97,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,894/442,341 = 97,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,894x = 442,341 × 97,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,894x = 43,306,068,582 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,306,068,582/294,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,853
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