Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,414, 306,621 and 56,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204,414, 306,621 and 56,670 is: 85,005
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,414 : 306,621 = 56,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,414/306,621 = 56,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,414x = 306,621 × 56,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,414x = 17,376,212,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,376,212,070/204,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,005
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