Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,846, 523,347 and 127,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,846, 523,347 and 127,230 is: 190,873.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,846 : 523,347 = 127,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,846/523,347 = 127,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,846x = 523,347 × 127,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,846x = 66,585,438,810 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,585,438,810/348,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,873.45
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