Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,314, 445,971 and 100,322
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 297,314, 445,971 and 100,322 is: 150,483
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,314 : 445,971 = 100,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,314/445,971 = 100,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,314x = 445,971 × 100,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,314x = 44,740,702,662 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,740,702,662/297,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,483
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