Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,238, 367,857 and 70,134
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245,238, 367,857 and 70,134 is: 105,201
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,238 : 367,857 = 70,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,238/367,857 = 70,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,238x = 367,857 × 70,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,238x = 25,799,282,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,799,282,838/245,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,201
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