Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,332, 181,998 and 33,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,332, 181,998 and 33,780 is: 50,670
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,332 : 181,998 = 33,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,332/181,998 = 33,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,332x = 181,998 × 33,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,332x = 6,147,892,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,147,892,440/121,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,670
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