Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,188, 691,782 and 110,980
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 461,188, 691,782 and 110,980 is: 166,470
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,188 : 691,782 = 110,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,188/691,782 = 110,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,188x = 691,782 × 110,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,188x = 76,773,966,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,773,966,360/461,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,470
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