Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,712, 496,068 and 97,240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330,712, 496,068 and 97,240 is: 145,860
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,712 : 496,068 = 97,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,712/496,068 = 97,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,712x = 496,068 × 97,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,712x = 48,237,652,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,237,652,320/330,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,860
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