Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,210, 153,315 and 28,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,210, 153,315 and 28,338 is: 42,507
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,210 : 153,315 = 28,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,210/153,315 = 28,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,210x = 153,315 × 28,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,210x = 4,344,640,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,344,640,470/102,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,507
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