Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,894, 172,341 and 31,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,894, 172,341 and 31,788 is: 47,682
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,894 : 172,341 = 31,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,894/172,341 = 31,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,894x = 172,341 × 31,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,894x = 5,478,375,708 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,478,375,708/114,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,682
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