Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,332, 354,498 and 70,120
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 236,332, 354,498 and 70,120 is: 105,180
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,332 : 354,498 = 70,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,332/354,498 = 70,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,332x = 354,498 × 70,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,332x = 24,857,399,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,857,399,760/236,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,180
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