Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,770, 307,155 and 57,026
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204,770, 307,155 and 57,026 is: 85,539
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,770 : 307,155 = 57,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,770/307,155 = 57,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,770x = 307,155 × 57,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,770x = 17,515,821,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,515,821,030/204,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,539
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