Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,512, 195,768 and 56,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,512, 195,768 and 56,640 is: 84,960
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,512 : 195,768 = 56,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,512/195,768 = 56,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,512x = 195,768 × 56,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,512x = 11,088,299,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,088,299,520/130,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,960
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