Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,700, 523,050 and 86,044
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,700, 523,050 and 86,044 is: 129,066
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,700 : 523,050 = 86,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,700/523,050 = 86,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,700x = 523,050 × 86,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,700x = 45,005,314,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,005,314,200/348,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,066
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