Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,678, 485,517 and 102,062
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323,678, 485,517 and 102,062 is: 153,093
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,678 : 485,517 = 102,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,678/485,517 = 102,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,678x = 485,517 × 102,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,678x = 49,552,836,054 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,552,836,054/323,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,093
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