Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,200, 179,676 and 70,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,200, 179,676 and 70,584 is: 97,405.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,200 : 179,676 = 70,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,200/179,676 = 70,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,200x = 179,676 × 70,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,200x = 12,682,250,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,682,250,784/130,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,405.92
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