Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,214, 544,821 and 100,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363,214, 544,821 and 100,558 is: 150,837
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,214 : 544,821 = 100,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,214/544,821 = 100,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,214x = 544,821 × 100,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,214x = 54,786,110,118 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,786,110,118/363,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,837
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