Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,012, 906,018 and 160,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 604,012, 906,018 and 160,780 is: 241,170
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,012 : 906,018 = 160,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,012/906,018 = 160,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,012x = 906,018 × 160,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,012x = 145,669,574,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,669,574,040/604,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,170
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