Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,118, 231,177 and 43,310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,118, 231,177 and 43,310 is: 64,965
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,118 : 231,177 = 43,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,118/231,177 = 43,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,118x = 231,177 × 43,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,118x = 10,012,275,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,012,275,870/154,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,965
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