Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,938, 338,907 and 78,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 225,938, 338,907 and 78,194 is: 117,291
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,938 : 338,907 = 78,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,938/338,907 = 78,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,938x = 338,907 × 78,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,938x = 26,500,493,958 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,500,493,958/225,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,291
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