Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,980, 692,970 and 111,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 461,980, 692,970 and 111,772 is: 167,658
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,980 : 692,970 = 111,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,980/692,970 = 111,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,980x = 692,970 × 111,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,980x = 77,454,642,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,454,642,840/461,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,658
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