Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,210, 151,815 and 27,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,210, 151,815 and 27,338 is: 41,007
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,210 : 151,815 = 27,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,210/151,815 = 27,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,210x = 151,815 × 27,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,210x = 4,150,318,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,150,318,470/101,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,007
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