Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,530, 176,295 and 29,978
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 117,530, 176,295 and 29,978 is: 44,967
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,530 : 176,295 = 29,978 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,530/176,295 = 29,978/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,530x = 176,295 × 29,978 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,530x = 5,284,971,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,284,971,510/117,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,967
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