Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,498, 503,247 and 86,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 335,498, 503,247 and 86,180 is: 129,270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,498 : 503,247 = 86,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,498/503,247 = 86,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,498x = 503,247 × 86,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,498x = 43,369,826,460 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,369,826,460/335,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,270
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