Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,092, 462,138 and 111,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 308,092, 462,138 and 111,100 is: 166,650
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,092 : 462,138 = 111,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,092/462,138 = 111,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,092x = 462,138 × 111,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,092x = 51,343,531,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,343,531,800/308,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,650
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