Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,474, 345,711 and 55,370
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,474, 345,711 and 55,370 is: 83,055
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,474 : 345,711 = 55,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,474/345,711 = 55,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,474x = 345,711 × 55,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,474x = 19,142,018,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,142,018,070/230,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,055
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