Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,404, 635,106 and 127,916
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423,404, 635,106 and 127,916 is: 191,874
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,404 : 635,106 = 127,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,404/635,106 = 127,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,404x = 635,106 × 127,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,404x = 81,240,219,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,240,219,096/423,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,874
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