Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,014, 573,021 and 119,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 382,014, 573,021 and 119,358 is: 179,037
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,014 : 573,021 = 119,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,014/573,021 = 119,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,014x = 573,021 × 119,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,014x = 68,394,640,518 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,394,640,518/382,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,037
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