Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,138, 222,207 and 37,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 148,138, 222,207 and 37,330 is: 55,995
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,138 : 222,207 = 37,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,138/222,207 = 37,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,138x = 222,207 × 37,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,138x = 8,294,987,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,294,987,310/148,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,995
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