Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,902, 331,353 and 54,690
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 220,902, 331,353 and 54,690 is: 82,035
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,902 : 331,353 = 54,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,902/331,353 = 54,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,902x = 331,353 × 54,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,902x = 18,121,695,570 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,121,695,570/220,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,035
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