Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,768, 307,152 and 57,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204,768, 307,152 and 57,024 is: 85,536
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,768 : 307,152 = 57,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,768/307,152 = 57,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,768x = 307,152 × 57,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,768x = 17,515,035,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,515,035,648/204,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,536
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