Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,650, 303,975 and 54,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 202,650, 303,975 and 54,906 is: 82,359
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,650 : 303,975 = 54,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,650/303,975 = 54,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,650x = 303,975 × 54,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,650x = 16,690,051,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,690,051,350/202,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,359
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