Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,246, 171,369 and 31,140
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,246, 171,369 and 31,140 is: 46,710
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,246 : 171,369 = 31,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,246/171,369 = 31,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,246x = 171,369 × 31,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,246x = 5,336,430,660 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,336,430,660/114,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,710
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