Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345,546, 518,319 and 96,228
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 345,546, 518,319 and 96,228 is: 144,342
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,546 : 518,319 = 96,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,546/518,319 = 96,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,546x = 518,319 × 96,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,546x = 49,876,800,732 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,876,800,732/345,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,342
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