Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,100, 228,150 and 41,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152,100, 228,150 and 41,292 is: 61,938
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,100 : 228,150 = 41,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,100/228,150 = 41,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,100x = 228,150 × 41,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,100x = 9,420,769,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,420,769,800/152,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,938
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