Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,342, 1,040,013 and 168,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693,342, 1,040,013 and 168,030 is: 252,045
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,342 : 1,040,013 = 168,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,342/1,040,013 = 168,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,342x = 1,040,013 × 168,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,342x = 174,753,384,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,753,384,390/693,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,045
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