Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,684, 191,526 and 40,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 127,684, 191,526 and 40,132 is: 60,198
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,684 : 191,526 = 40,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,684/191,526 = 40,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,684x = 191,526 × 40,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,684x = 7,686,321,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,686,321,432/127,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,198
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