Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,210, 171,315 and 31,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,210, 171,315 and 31,104 is: 46,656
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,210 : 171,315 = 31,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,210/171,315 = 31,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,210x = 171,315 × 31,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,210x = 5,328,581,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,328,581,760/114,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,656
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