Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,962, 340,443 and 60,750
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 226,962, 340,443 and 60,750 is: 91,125
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,962 : 340,443 = 60,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,962/340,443 = 60,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,962x = 340,443 × 60,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,962x = 20,681,912,250 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,681,912,250/226,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,125
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