Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,040, 573,060 and 119,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 382,040, 573,060 and 119,384 is: 179,076
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,040 : 573,060 = 119,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,040/573,060 = 119,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,040x = 573,060 × 119,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,040x = 68,414,195,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,414,195,040/382,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,076
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