Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,796, 658,194 and 106,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 438,796, 658,194 and 106,372 is: 159,558
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,796 : 658,194 = 106,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,796/658,194 = 106,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,796x = 658,194 × 106,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,796x = 70,013,412,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,013,412,168/438,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,558
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