Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,030, 231,045 and 55,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,030, 231,045 and 55,534 is: 83,301
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,030 : 231,045 = 55,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,030/231,045 = 55,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,030x = 231,045 × 55,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,030x = 12,830,853,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,830,853,030/154,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,301
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