Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,008, 345,012 and 63,796
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,008, 345,012 and 63,796 is: 95,694
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,008 : 345,012 = 63,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,008/345,012 = 63,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,008x = 345,012 × 63,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,008x = 22,010,385,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,010,385,552/230,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,694
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