Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,778, 143,667 and 30,114
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,778, 143,667 and 30,114 is: 45,171
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,778 : 143,667 = 30,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,778/143,667 = 30,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,778x = 143,667 × 30,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,778x = 4,326,388,038 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,326,388,038/95,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,171
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