Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,880, 163,320 and 35,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 108,880, 163,320 and 35,008 is: 52,512
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,880 : 163,320 = 35,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,880/163,320 = 35,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,880x = 163,320 × 35,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,880x = 5,717,506,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,717,506,560/108,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,512
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