Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,126, 179,574 and 70,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,126, 179,574 and 70,510 is: 97,303.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,126 : 179,574 = 70,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,126/179,574 = 70,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,126x = 179,574 × 70,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,126x = 12,661,762,740 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,661,762,740/130,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,303.87
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