Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,482, 266,223 and 46,154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 177,482, 266,223 and 46,154 is: 69,231
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,482 : 266,223 = 46,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,482/266,223 = 46,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,482x = 266,223 × 46,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,482x = 12,287,256,342 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,287,256,342/177,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,231
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