Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,512, 503,268 and 86,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 335,512, 503,268 and 86,194 is: 129,291
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,512 : 503,268 = 86,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,512/503,268 = 86,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,512x = 503,268 × 86,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,512x = 43,378,681,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,378,681,992/335,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,291
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