Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,602, 230,403 and 36,866
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,602, 230,403 and 36,866 is: 55,299
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,602 : 230,403 = 36,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,602/230,403 = 36,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,602x = 230,403 × 36,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,602x = 8,494,036,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,494,036,998/153,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,299
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