Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,790, 154,185 and 28,918
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,790, 154,185 and 28,918 is: 43,377
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,790 : 154,185 = 28,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,790/154,185 = 28,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,790x = 154,185 × 28,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,790x = 4,458,721,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,458,721,830/102,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,377
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