Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,710, 182,565 and 38,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,710, 182,565 and 38,604 is: 57,906
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,710 : 182,565 = 38,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,710/182,565 = 38,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,710x = 182,565 × 38,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,710x = 7,047,739,260 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,047,739,260/121,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,906
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