Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,904, 508,356 and 117,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 338,904, 508,356 and 117,288 is: 175,932
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,904 : 508,356 = 117,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,904/508,356 = 117,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,904x = 508,356 × 117,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,904x = 59,624,058,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,624,058,528/338,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,932
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