Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,706, 220,059 and 81,042
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146,706, 220,059 and 81,042 is: 121,563
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,706 : 220,059 = 81,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,706/220,059 = 81,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,706x = 220,059 × 81,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,706x = 17,834,021,478 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,834,021,478/146,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,563
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