Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,136, 231,204 and 43,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,136, 231,204 and 43,328 is: 64,992
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,136 : 231,204 = 43,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,136/231,204 = 43,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,136x = 231,204 × 43,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,136x = 10,017,606,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,017,606,912/154,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,992
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