Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,788, 520,182 and 84,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,788, 520,182 and 84,132 is: 126,198
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,788 : 520,182 = 84,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,788/520,182 = 84,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,788x = 520,182 × 84,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,788x = 43,763,952,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,763,952,024/346,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,198
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