Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,092, 562,638 and 112,436
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 375,092, 562,638 and 112,436 is: 168,654
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,092 : 562,638 = 112,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,092/562,638 = 112,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,092x = 562,638 × 112,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,092x = 63,260,766,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,260,766,168/375,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,654
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