Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,434, 120,651 and 31,186
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,434, 120,651 and 31,186 is: 46,779
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,434 : 120,651 = 31,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,434/120,651 = 31,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,434x = 120,651 × 31,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,434x = 3,762,622,086 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,762,622,086/80,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,779
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