Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,400, 455,100 and 81,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 303,400, 455,100 and 81,784 is: 122,676
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,400 : 455,100 = 81,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,400/455,100 = 81,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,400x = 455,100 × 81,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,400x = 37,219,898,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,219,898,400/303,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,676
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