Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,030, 892,545 and 151,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 595,030, 892,545 and 151,798 is: 227,697
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,030 : 892,545 = 151,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,030/892,545 = 151,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,030x = 892,545 × 151,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,030x = 135,486,545,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,486,545,910/595,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,697
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