Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,454, 317,181 and 63,710
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 211,454, 317,181 and 63,710 is: 95,565
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,454 : 317,181 = 63,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,454/317,181 = 63,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,454x = 317,181 × 63,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,454x = 20,207,601,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,207,601,510/211,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,565
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