Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,384, 455,076 and 81,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 303,384, 455,076 and 81,768 is: 122,652
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,384 : 455,076 = 81,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,384/455,076 = 81,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,384x = 455,076 × 81,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,384x = 37,210,654,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,210,654,368/303,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,652
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