Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,770, 196,155 and 32,274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,770, 196,155 and 32,274 is: 48,411
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,770 : 196,155 = 32,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,770/196,155 = 32,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,770x = 196,155 × 32,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,770x = 6,330,706,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,330,706,470/130,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,411
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