Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,124, 270,186 and 48,796
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,124, 270,186 and 48,796 is: 73,194
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,124 : 270,186 = 48,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,124/270,186 = 48,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,124x = 270,186 × 48,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,124x = 13,183,996,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,183,996,056/180,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,194
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