Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,770, 346,155 and 64,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,770, 346,155 and 64,558 is: 96,837
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,770 : 346,155 = 64,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,770/346,155 = 64,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,770x = 346,155 × 64,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,770x = 22,347,074,490 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,347,074,490/230,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,837
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