Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,760, 143,640 and 30,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,760, 143,640 and 30,096 is: 45,144
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,760 : 143,640 = 30,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,760/143,640 = 30,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,760x = 143,640 × 30,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,760x = 4,322,989,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,322,989,440/95,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,144
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