Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,218, 145,827 and 31,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 97,218, 145,827 and 31,554 is: 47,331
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,218 : 145,827 = 31,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,218/145,827 = 31,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,218x = 145,827 × 31,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,218x = 4,601,425,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,601,425,158/97,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,331
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