Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,560, 443,340 and 73,944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295,560, 443,340 and 73,944 is: 110,916
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,560 : 443,340 = 73,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,560/443,340 = 73,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,560x = 443,340 × 73,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,560x = 32,782,332,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,782,332,960/295,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,916
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