Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,180, 346,770 and 64,968
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231,180, 346,770 and 64,968 is: 97,452
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,180 : 346,770 = 64,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,180/346,770 = 64,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,180x = 346,770 × 64,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,180x = 22,528,953,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,528,953,360/231,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,452
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