Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,342, 191,013 and 39,790
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 127,342, 191,013 and 39,790 is: 59,685
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,342 : 191,013 = 39,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,342/191,013 = 39,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,342x = 191,013 × 39,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,342x = 7,600,407,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,600,407,270/127,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,685
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