Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,400, 143,100 and 29,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,400, 143,100 and 29,736 is: 44,604
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,400 : 143,100 = 29,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,400/143,100 = 29,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,400x = 143,100 × 29,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,400x = 4,255,221,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,255,221,600/95,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,604
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