Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,792, 1,105,188 and 238,156
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736,792, 1,105,188 and 238,156 is: 357,234
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,792 : 1,105,188 = 238,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,792/1,105,188 = 238,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,792x = 1,105,188 × 238,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,792x = 263,207,153,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,207,153,328/736,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,234
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