Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,348, 912,522 and 165,116
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608,348, 912,522 and 165,116 is: 247,674
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,348 : 912,522 = 165,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,348/912,522 = 165,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,348x = 912,522 × 165,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,348x = 150,671,982,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,671,982,552/608,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,674
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