Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,210, 190,815 and 39,658
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 127,210, 190,815 and 39,658 is: 59,487
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,210 : 190,815 = 39,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,210/190,815 = 39,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,210x = 190,815 × 39,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,210x = 7,567,341,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,567,341,270/127,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,487
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