Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,942, 202,413 and 36,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 134,942, 202,413 and 36,446 is: 54,669
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,942 : 202,413 = 36,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,942/202,413 = 36,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,942x = 202,413 × 36,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,942x = 7,377,144,198 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,377,144,198/134,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,669
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