Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,212, 195,318 and 31,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,212, 195,318 and 31,716 is: 47,574
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,212 : 195,318 = 31,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,212/195,318 = 31,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,212x = 195,318 × 31,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,212x = 6,194,705,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,194,705,688/130,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,574
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