Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,492, 167,238 and 37,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,492, 167,238 and 37,620 is: 56,430
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,492 : 167,238 = 37,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,492/167,238 = 37,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,492x = 167,238 × 37,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,492x = 6,291,493,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,291,493,560/111,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,430
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