Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,028, 522,042 and 151,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,028, 522,042 and 151,036 is: 226,554
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,028 : 522,042 = 151,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,028/522,042 = 151,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,028x = 522,042 × 151,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,028x = 78,847,135,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,847,135,512/348,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,554
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