Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,846, 499,269 and 111,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332,846, 499,269 and 111,230 is: 166,845
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,846 : 499,269 = 111,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,846/499,269 = 111,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,846x = 499,269 × 111,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,846x = 55,533,690,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,533,690,870/332,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,845
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