Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,450, 119,301 and 46,706
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,450, 119,301 and 46,706 is: 64,454.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,450 : 119,301 = 46,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,450/119,301 = 46,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,450x = 119,301 × 46,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,450x = 5,572,072,506 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,572,072,506/86,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,454.28
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