Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,392, 912,588 and 165,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608,392, 912,588 and 165,160 is: 247,740
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,392 : 912,588 = 165,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,392/912,588 = 165,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,392x = 912,588 × 165,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,392x = 150,723,034,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,723,034,080/608,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,740
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