Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,384, 927,576 and 151,440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618,384, 927,576 and 151,440 is: 227,160
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,384 : 927,576 = 151,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,384/927,576 = 151,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,384x = 927,576 × 151,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,384x = 140,472,109,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,472,109,440/618,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,160
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