Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,158, 1,266,237 and 253,182
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 844,158, 1,266,237 and 253,182 is: 379,773
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,158 : 1,266,237 = 253,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,158/1,266,237 = 253,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,158x = 1,266,237 × 253,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,158x = 320,588,416,134 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,588,416,134/844,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,773
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