Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,774, 658,161 and 106,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 438,774, 658,161 and 106,350 is: 159,525
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,774 : 658,161 = 106,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,774/658,161 = 106,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,774x = 658,161 × 106,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,774x = 69,995,422,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,995,422,350/438,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,525
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