Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,532, 351,798 and 103,204
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,532, 351,798 and 103,204 is: 154,806
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,532 : 351,798 = 103,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,532/351,798 = 103,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,532x = 351,798 × 103,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,532x = 36,306,960,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,306,960,792/234,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,806
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