Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,412, 561,618 and 111,756
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374,412, 561,618 and 111,756 is: 167,634
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,412 : 561,618 = 111,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,412/561,618 = 111,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,412x = 561,618 × 111,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,412x = 62,764,181,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,764,181,208/374,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,634
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