Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,406, 143,109 and 29,742
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,406, 143,109 and 29,742 is: 44,613
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,406 : 143,109 = 29,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,406/143,109 = 29,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,406x = 143,109 × 29,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,406x = 4,256,347,878 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,256,347,878/95,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,613
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