Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,392, 992,088 and 162,756
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 661,392, 992,088 and 162,756 is: 244,134
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,392 : 992,088 = 162,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,392/992,088 = 162,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,392x = 992,088 × 162,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,392x = 161,468,274,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,468,274,528/661,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,134
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