Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,662, 303,993 and 54,918
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 202,662, 303,993 and 54,918 is: 82,377
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,662 : 303,993 = 54,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,662/303,993 = 54,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,662x = 303,993 × 54,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,662x = 16,694,687,574 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,694,687,574/202,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,377
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