Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,012, 345,018 and 63,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,012, 345,018 and 63,800 is: 95,700
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,012 : 345,018 = 63,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,012/345,018 = 63,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,012x = 345,018 × 63,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,012x = 22,012,148,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,012,148,400/230,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,700
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