Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,568, 152,352 and 43,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,568, 152,352 and 43,200 is: 64,800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,568 : 152,352 = 43,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,568/152,352 = 43,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,568x = 152,352 × 43,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,568x = 6,581,606,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,581,606,400/101,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,800
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