Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,836, 167,754 and 28,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,836, 167,754 and 28,730 is: 43,095
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,836 : 167,754 = 28,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,836/167,754 = 28,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,836x = 167,754 × 28,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,836x = 4,819,572,420 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,819,572,420/111,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,095
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