Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,800, 527,700 and 154,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 351,800, 527,700 and 154,808 is: 232,212
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,800 : 527,700 = 154,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,800/527,700 = 154,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,800x = 527,700 × 154,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,800x = 81,692,181,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,692,181,600/351,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,212
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