Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,750, 154,125 and 28,878
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,750, 154,125 and 28,878 is: 43,317
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,750 : 154,125 = 28,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,750/154,125 = 28,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,750x = 154,125 × 28,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,750x = 4,450,821,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,450,821,750/102,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,317
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