Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,824, 443,736 and 98,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295,824, 443,736 and 98,832 is: 148,248
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,824 : 443,736 = 98,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,824/443,736 = 98,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,824x = 443,736 × 98,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,824x = 43,855,316,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,855,316,352/295,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,248
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