Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,796, 304,194 and 55,052
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 202,796, 304,194 and 55,052 is: 82,578
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,796 : 304,194 = 55,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,796/304,194 = 55,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,796x = 304,194 × 55,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,796x = 16,746,488,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,746,488,088/202,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,578
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