Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,930, 698,895 and 133,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 465,930, 698,895 and 133,506 is: 200,259
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,930 : 698,895 = 133,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,930/698,895 = 133,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,930x = 698,895 × 133,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,930x = 93,306,675,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,306,675,870/465,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,259
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