Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,908, 143,862 and 30,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,908, 143,862 and 30,244 is: 45,366
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,908 : 143,862 = 30,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,908/143,862 = 30,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,908x = 143,862 × 30,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,908x = 4,350,962,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,350,962,328/95,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,366
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