Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,936, 506,904 and 88,618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 337,936, 506,904 and 88,618 is: 132,927
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,936 : 506,904 = 88,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,936/506,904 = 88,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,936x = 506,904 × 88,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,936x = 44,920,818,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,920,818,672/337,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,927
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