Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,120, 231,180 and 43,312
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,120, 231,180 and 43,312 is: 64,968
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,120 : 231,180 = 43,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,120/231,180 = 43,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,120x = 231,180 × 43,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,120x = 10,012,868,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,012,868,160/154,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,968
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