Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,684, 461,526 and 86,068
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 307,684, 461,526 and 86,068 is: 129,102
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,684 : 461,526 = 86,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,684/461,526 = 86,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,684x = 461,526 × 86,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,684x = 39,722,619,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,722,619,768/307,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,102
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