Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,336, 230,004 and 42,528
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,336, 230,004 and 42,528 is: 63,792
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,336 : 230,004 = 42,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,336/230,004 = 42,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,336x = 230,004 × 42,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,336x = 9,781,610,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,781,610,112/153,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,792
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