Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,300, 463,950 and 75,828
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,300, 463,950 and 75,828 is: 113,742
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,300 : 463,950 = 75,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,300/463,950 = 75,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,300x = 463,950 × 75,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,300x = 35,180,400,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,180,400,600/309,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,742
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