Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,822, 218,733 and 47,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145,822, 218,733 and 47,326 is: 70,989
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,822 : 218,733 = 47,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,822/218,733 = 47,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,822x = 218,733 × 47,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,822x = 10,351,757,958 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,351,757,958/145,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,989
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