Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,050, 179,469 and 70,434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,050, 179,469 and 70,434 is: 97,198.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,050 : 179,469 = 70,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,050/179,469 = 70,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,050x = 179,469 × 70,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,050x = 12,640,719,546 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,640,719,546/130,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,198.92
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