Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,122, 588,183 and 96,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 392,122, 588,183 and 96,634 is: 144,951
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,122 : 588,183 = 96,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,122/588,183 = 96,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,122x = 588,183 × 96,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,122x = 56,838,476,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,838,476,022/392,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,951
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