Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,908, 331,362 and 54,696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 220,908, 331,362 and 54,696 is: 82,044
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,908 : 331,362 = 54,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,908/331,362 = 54,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,908x = 331,362 × 54,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,908x = 18,124,175,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,124,175,952/220,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,044
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