Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,392, 150,588 and 34,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,392, 150,588 and 34,728 is: 52,092
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,392 : 150,588 = 34,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,392/150,588 = 34,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,392x = 150,588 × 34,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,392x = 5,229,620,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,229,620,064/100,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,092
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