Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,138, 120,207 and 21,770
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,138, 120,207 and 21,770 is: 32,655
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,138 : 120,207 = 21,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,138/120,207 = 21,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,138x = 120,207 × 21,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,138x = 2,616,906,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,906,390/80,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,655
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