Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,410, 561,615 and 111,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374,410, 561,615 and 111,754 is: 167,631
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,410 : 561,615 = 111,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,410/561,615 = 111,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,410x = 561,615 × 111,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,410x = 62,762,722,710 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,762,722,710/374,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,631
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