Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,536, 351,804 and 103,208
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,536, 351,804 and 103,208 is: 154,812
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,536 : 351,804 = 103,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,536/351,804 = 103,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,536x = 351,804 × 103,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,536x = 36,308,987,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,308,987,232/234,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,812
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