Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,132, 466,698 and 89,516
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 311,132, 466,698 and 89,516 is: 134,274
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,132 : 466,698 = 89,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,132/466,698 = 89,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,132x = 466,698 × 89,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,132x = 41,776,938,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,776,938,168/311,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,274
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