Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,992, 668,988 and 150,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 445,992, 668,988 and 150,504 is: 225,756
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445,992 : 668,988 = 150,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445,992/668,988 = 150,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445,992x = 668,988 × 150,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445,992x = 100,685,369,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,685,369,952/445,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,756
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