Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,932, 506,898 and 88,614
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 337,932, 506,898 and 88,614 is: 132,921
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,932 : 506,898 = 88,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,932/506,898 = 88,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,932x = 506,898 × 88,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,932x = 44,918,259,372 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,918,259,372/337,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,921
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