Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,582, 648,873 and 137,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432,582, 648,873 and 137,094 is: 205,641
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,582 : 648,873 = 137,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,582/648,873 = 137,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,582x = 648,873 × 137,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,582x = 88,956,595,062 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,956,595,062/432,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,641
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