Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,416, 992,124 and 162,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 661,416, 992,124 and 162,780 is: 244,170
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,416 : 992,124 = 162,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,416/992,124 = 162,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,416x = 992,124 × 162,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,416x = 161,497,944,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,497,944,720/661,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,170
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