Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,138, 231,207 and 43,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,138, 231,207 and 43,330 is: 64,995
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,138 : 231,207 = 43,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,138/231,207 = 43,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,138x = 231,207 × 43,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,138x = 10,018,199,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,018,199,310/154,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,995
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