Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,836, 443,754 and 98,844
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295,836, 443,754 and 98,844 is: 148,266
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,836 : 443,754 = 98,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,836/443,754 = 98,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,836x = 443,754 × 98,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,836x = 43,862,420,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,862,420,376/295,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,266
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