Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,520, 537,780 and 109,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358,520, 537,780 and 109,202 is: 163,803
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,520 : 537,780 = 109,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,520/537,780 = 109,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,520x = 537,780 × 109,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,520x = 58,726,651,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,726,651,560/358,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,803
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