Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,202, 174,303 and 28,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116,202, 174,303 and 28,650 is: 42,975
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,202 : 174,303 = 28,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,202/174,303 = 28,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,202x = 174,303 × 28,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,202x = 4,993,780,950 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,993,780,950/116,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,975
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