Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,204, 360,306 and 65,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 240,204, 360,306 and 65,100 is: 97,650
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,204 : 360,306 = 65,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,204/360,306 = 65,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,204x = 360,306 × 65,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,204x = 23,455,920,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,455,920,600/240,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,650
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