Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,684, 176,526 and 30,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 117,684, 176,526 and 30,132 is: 45,198
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,684 : 176,526 = 30,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,684/176,526 = 30,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,684x = 176,526 × 30,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,684x = 5,319,081,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,319,081,432/117,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,198
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