Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,182, 456,273 and 82,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 304,182, 456,273 and 82,566 is: 123,849
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,182 : 456,273 = 82,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,182/456,273 = 82,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,182x = 456,273 × 82,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,182x = 37,672,636,518 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,672,636,518/304,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,849
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