Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,258, 172,887 and 37,434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,258, 172,887 and 37,434 is: 56,151
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,258 : 172,887 = 37,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,258/172,887 = 37,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,258x = 172,887 × 37,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,258x = 6,471,851,958 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,471,851,958/115,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,151
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