Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,618, 203,427 and 52,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 135,618, 203,427 and 52,512 is: 78,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,618 : 203,427 = 52,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,618/203,427 = 52,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,618x = 203,427 × 52,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,618x = 10,682,358,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,682,358,624/135,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,768
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