Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,368, 146,052 and 23,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 97,368, 146,052 and 23,496 is: 35,244
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,368 : 146,052 = 23,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,368/146,052 = 23,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,368x = 146,052 × 23,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,368x = 3,431,637,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,431,637,792/97,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,244
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