Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,546, 153,819 and 28,674
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,546, 153,819 and 28,674 is: 43,011
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,546 : 153,819 = 28,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,546/153,819 = 28,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,546x = 153,819 × 28,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,546x = 4,410,606,006 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,410,606,006/102,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,011
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