Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,946, 206,919 and 39,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137,946, 206,919 and 39,450 is: 59,175
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,946 : 206,919 = 39,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,946/206,919 = 39,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,946x = 206,919 × 39,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,946x = 8,162,954,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,162,954,550/137,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,175
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