Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,370, 231,555 and 43,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,370, 231,555 and 43,562 is: 65,343
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,370 : 231,555 = 43,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,370/231,555 = 43,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,370x = 231,555 × 43,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,370x = 10,086,998,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,086,998,910/154,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,343
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