Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,482, 170,223 and 30,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 113,482, 170,223 and 30,376 is: 45,564
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,482 : 170,223 = 30,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,482/170,223 = 30,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,482x = 170,223 × 30,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,482x = 5,170,693,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,170,693,848/113,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,564
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