Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,222, 159,333 and 32,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 106,222, 159,333 and 32,350 is: 48,525
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,222 : 159,333 = 32,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,222/159,333 = 32,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,222x = 159,333 × 32,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,222x = 5,154,422,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,154,422,550/106,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,525
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