Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,360, 810,540 and 146,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540,360, 810,540 and 146,376 is: 219,564
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,360 : 810,540 = 146,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,360/810,540 = 146,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,360x = 810,540 × 146,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,360x = 118,643,603,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,643,603,040/540,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,564
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