Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,726, 170,589 and 30,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 113,726, 170,589 and 30,620 is: 45,930
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,726 : 170,589 = 30,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,726/170,589 = 30,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,726x = 170,589 × 30,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,726x = 5,223,435,180 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,223,435,180/113,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,930
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