Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,408, 561,612 and 111,752
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374,408, 561,612 and 111,752 is: 167,628
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,408 : 561,612 = 111,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,408/561,612 = 111,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,408x = 561,612 × 111,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,408x = 62,761,264,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,761,264,224/374,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,628
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