Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,726, 523,089 and 86,070
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,726, 523,089 and 86,070 is: 129,105
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,726 : 523,089 = 86,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,726/523,089 = 86,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,726x = 523,089 × 86,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,726x = 45,022,270,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,022,270,230/348,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,105
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