Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,026, 231,039 and 55,530
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,026, 231,039 and 55,530 is: 83,295
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,026 : 231,039 = 55,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,026/231,039 = 55,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,026x = 231,039 × 55,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,026x = 12,829,595,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,829,595,670/154,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,295
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