Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,854, 817,281 and 150,870
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 544,854, 817,281 and 150,870 is: 226,305
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,854 : 817,281 = 150,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,854/817,281 = 150,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,854x = 817,281 × 150,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,854x = 123,303,184,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,303,184,470/544,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,305
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