Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,358, 693,537 and 129,934
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 462,358, 693,537 and 129,934 is: 194,901
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,358 : 693,537 = 129,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,358/693,537 = 129,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,358x = 693,537 × 129,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,358x = 90,114,036,558 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,114,036,558/462,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,901
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