Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,024, 690,036 and 127,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460,024, 690,036 and 127,600 is: 191,400
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,024 : 690,036 = 127,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,024/690,036 = 127,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,024x = 690,036 × 127,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,024x = 88,048,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,048,593,600/460,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,400
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