Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,528, 351,792 and 103,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,528, 351,792 and 103,200 is: 154,800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,528 : 351,792 = 103,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,528/351,792 = 103,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,528x = 351,792 × 103,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,528x = 36,304,934,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,304,934,400/234,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,800
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