Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,542, 351,813 and 103,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,542, 351,813 and 103,214 is: 154,821
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,542 : 351,813 = 103,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,542/351,813 = 103,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,542x = 351,813 × 103,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,542x = 36,312,026,982 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,312,026,982/234,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,821
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