Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,976, 503,964 and 138,984
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 335,976, 503,964 and 138,984 is: 208,476
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,976 : 503,964 = 138,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,976/503,964 = 138,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,976x = 503,964 × 138,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,976x = 70,042,932,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,042,932,576/335,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,476
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