Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,232, 381,348 and 88,020
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,232, 381,348 and 88,020 is: 132,030
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,232 : 381,348 = 88,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,232/381,348 = 88,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,232x = 381,348 × 88,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,232x = 33,566,250,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,566,250,960/254,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,030
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