Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,480, 510,720 and 107,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 340,480, 510,720 and 107,008 is: 160,512
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,480 : 510,720 = 107,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,480/510,720 = 107,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,480x = 510,720 × 107,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,480x = 54,651,125,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,651,125,760/340,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,512
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