Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,710, 196,065 and 32,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,710, 196,065 and 32,214 is: 48,321
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,710 : 196,065 = 32,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,710/196,065 = 32,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,710x = 196,065 × 32,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,710x = 6,316,037,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,316,037,910/130,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,321
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