Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,650, 519,975 and 83,994
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,650, 519,975 and 83,994 is: 125,991
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,650 : 519,975 = 83,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,650/519,975 = 83,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,650x = 519,975 × 83,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,650x = 43,674,780,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,674,780,150/346,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,991
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