Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,830, 613,245 and 113,342
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 408,830, 613,245 and 113,342 is: 170,013
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,830 : 613,245 = 113,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,830/613,245 = 113,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,830x = 613,245 × 113,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,830x = 69,506,414,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,506,414,790/408,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,013
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