Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,846, 335,769 and 76,102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,846, 335,769 and 76,102 is: 114,153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,846 : 335,769 = 76,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,846/335,769 = 76,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,846x = 335,769 × 76,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,846x = 25,552,692,438 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,552,692,438/223,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,153
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