Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,234, 544,851 and 100,578
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363,234, 544,851 and 100,578 is: 150,867
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,234 : 544,851 = 100,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,234/544,851 = 100,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,234x = 544,851 × 100,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,234x = 54,800,023,878 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,800,023,878/363,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,867
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