Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,134, 231,201 and 43,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,134, 231,201 and 43,326 is: 64,989
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,134 : 231,201 = 43,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,134/231,201 = 43,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,134x = 231,201 × 43,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,134x = 10,017,014,526 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,017,014,526/154,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,989
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