Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,168, 562,752 and 112,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 375,168, 562,752 and 112,512 is: 168,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,168 : 562,752 = 112,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,168/562,752 = 112,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,168x = 562,752 × 112,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,168x = 63,316,353,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,316,353,024/375,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,768
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