Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,534, 455,301 and 81,918
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 303,534, 455,301 and 81,918 is: 122,877
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,534 : 455,301 = 81,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,534/455,301 = 81,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,534x = 455,301 × 81,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,534x = 37,297,347,318 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,297,347,318/303,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,877
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