Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,242, 172,863 and 27,690
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,242, 172,863 and 27,690 is: 41,535
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,242 : 172,863 = 27,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,242/172,863 = 27,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,242x = 172,863 × 27,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,242x = 4,786,576,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,786,576,470/115,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,535
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