Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,082, 318,123 and 64,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 212,082, 318,123 and 64,338 is: 96,507
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,082 : 318,123 = 64,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,082/318,123 = 64,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,082x = 318,123 × 64,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,082x = 20,467,397,574 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,467,397,574/212,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,507
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