Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,230, 519,345 and 83,574
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,230, 519,345 and 83,574 is: 125,361
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,230 : 519,345 = 83,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,230/519,345 = 83,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,230x = 519,345 × 83,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,230x = 43,403,739,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,403,739,030/346,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,361
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