Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,618, 302,427 and 70,290
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 201,618, 302,427 and 70,290 is: 105,435
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,618 : 302,427 = 70,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,618/302,427 = 70,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,618x = 302,427 × 70,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,618x = 21,257,593,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,257,593,830/201,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,435
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