Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,266, 454,899 and 106,274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 303,266, 454,899 and 106,274 is: 159,411
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,266 : 454,899 = 106,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,266/454,899 = 106,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,266x = 454,899 × 106,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,266x = 48,343,936,326 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,343,936,326/303,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,411
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