Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,768, 593,652 and 174,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 395,768, 593,652 and 174,152 is: 261,228
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,768 : 593,652 = 174,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,768/593,652 = 174,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,768x = 593,652 × 174,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,768x = 103,385,683,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,385,683,104/395,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,228
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