Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,512, 351,768 and 59,408
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,512, 351,768 and 59,408 is: 89,112
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,512 : 351,768 = 59,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,512/351,768 = 59,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,512x = 351,768 × 59,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,512x = 20,897,833,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,897,833,344/234,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,112
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