Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613,238, 919,857 and 170,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 613,238, 919,857 and 170,006 is: 255,009
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,238 : 919,857 = 170,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,238/919,857 = 170,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,238x = 919,857 × 170,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,238x = 156,381,209,142 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,381,209,142/613,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,009
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