Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,556, 225,834 and 52,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 150,556, 225,834 and 52,060 is: 78,090
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,556 : 225,834 = 52,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,556/225,834 = 52,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,556x = 225,834 × 52,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,556x = 11,756,918,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,756,918,040/150,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,090
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