Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,632, 513,948 and 93,314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 342,632, 513,948 and 93,314 is: 139,971
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,632 : 513,948 = 93,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,632/513,948 = 93,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,632x = 513,948 × 93,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,632x = 47,958,543,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,958,543,672/342,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,971
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