Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,538, 351,807 and 103,210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,538, 351,807 and 103,210 is: 154,815
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,538 : 351,807 = 103,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,538/351,807 = 103,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,538x = 351,807 × 103,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,538x = 36,310,000,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,310,000,470/234,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,815
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