Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,600, 211,968 and 82,944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,600, 211,968 and 82,944 is: 114,462.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,600 : 211,968 = 82,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,600/211,968 = 82,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,600x = 211,968 × 82,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,600x = 17,581,473,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,581,473,792/153,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,462.72
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