Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,202, 120,303 and 24,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,202, 120,303 and 24,798 is: 37,197
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,202 : 120,303 = 24,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,202/120,303 = 24,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,202x = 120,303 × 24,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,202x = 2,983,273,794 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,983,273,794/80,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,197
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