Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,672, 232,008 and 37,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,672, 232,008 and 37,936 is: 56,904
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,672 : 232,008 = 37,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,672/232,008 = 37,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,672x = 232,008 × 37,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,672x = 8,801,455,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,801,455,488/154,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,904
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