Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,778, 134,667 and 34,374
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,778, 134,667 and 34,374 is: 51,561
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,778 : 134,667 = 34,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,778/134,667 = 34,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,778x = 134,667 × 34,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,778x = 4,629,043,458 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,629,043,458/89,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,561
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