Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,834, 167,751 and 28,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,834, 167,751 and 28,728 is: 43,092
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,834 : 167,751 = 28,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,834/167,751 = 28,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,834x = 167,751 × 28,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,834x = 4,819,150,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,819,150,728/111,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,092
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