Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,182, 780,273 and 126,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,182, 780,273 and 126,198 is: 189,297
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,182 : 780,273 = 126,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,182/780,273 = 126,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,182x = 780,273 × 126,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,182x = 98,468,892,054 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,468,892,054/520,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,297
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