Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,332, 229,998 and 42,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,332, 229,998 and 42,524 is: 63,786
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,332 : 229,998 = 42,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,332/229,998 = 42,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,332x = 229,998 × 42,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,332x = 9,780,434,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,780,434,952/153,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,786
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