Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,066, 462,099 and 111,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 308,066, 462,099 and 111,074 is: 166,611
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,066 : 462,099 = 111,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,066/462,099 = 111,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,066x = 462,099 × 111,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,066x = 51,327,184,326 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,327,184,326/308,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,611
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