Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,682, 196,023 and 56,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,682, 196,023 and 56,810 is: 85,215
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,682 : 196,023 = 56,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,682/196,023 = 56,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,682x = 196,023 × 56,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,682x = 11,136,066,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,136,066,630/130,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,215
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