Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,232, 876,348 and 141,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 584,232, 876,348 and 141,000 is: 211,500
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,232 : 876,348 = 141,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,232/876,348 = 141,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,232x = 876,348 × 141,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,232x = 123,565,068,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,565,068,000/584,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,500
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