Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,584, 465,876 and 77,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 310,584, 465,876 and 77,112 is: 115,668
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,584 : 465,876 = 77,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,584/465,876 = 77,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,584x = 465,876 × 77,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,584x = 35,924,630,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,924,630,112/310,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,668
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