Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,354, 234,531 and 68,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 156,354, 234,531 and 68,802 is: 103,203
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,354 : 234,531 = 68,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,354/234,531 = 68,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,354x = 234,531 × 68,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,354x = 16,136,201,862 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,136,201,862/156,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,203
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