Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,530, 351,795 and 103,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,530, 351,795 and 103,202 is: 154,803
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,530 : 351,795 = 103,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,530/351,795 = 103,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,530x = 351,795 × 103,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,530x = 36,305,947,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,305,947,590/234,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,803
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