Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,798, 304,197 and 55,054
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 202,798, 304,197 and 55,054 is: 82,581
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,798 : 304,197 = 55,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,798/304,197 = 55,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,798x = 304,197 × 55,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,798x = 16,747,261,638 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,747,261,638/202,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,581
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