Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,122, 231,183 and 43,314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,122, 231,183 and 43,314 is: 64,971
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,122 : 231,183 = 43,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,122/231,183 = 43,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,122x = 231,183 × 43,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,122x = 10,013,460,462 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,013,460,462/154,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,971
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