Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,810, 271,215 and 70,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,810, 271,215 and 70,002 is: 105,003
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,810 : 271,215 = 70,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,810/271,215 = 70,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,810x = 271,215 × 70,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,810x = 18,985,592,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,985,592,430/180,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,003
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