Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,146, 226,719 and 40,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151,146, 226,719 and 40,338 is: 60,507
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,146 : 226,719 = 40,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,146/226,719 = 40,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,146x = 226,719 × 40,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,146x = 9,145,391,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,145,391,022/151,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,507
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