Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,940, 506,910 and 88,622
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 337,940, 506,910 and 88,622 is: 132,933
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,940 : 506,910 = 88,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,940/506,910 = 88,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,940x = 506,910 × 88,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,940x = 44,923,378,020 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,923,378,020/337,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,933
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