Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,574, 474,861 and 94,958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 316,574, 474,861 and 94,958 is: 142,437
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,574 : 474,861 = 94,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,574/474,861 = 94,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,574x = 474,861 × 94,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,574x = 45,091,850,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,091,850,838/316,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,437
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