Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,900, 196,350 and 32,404
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,900, 196,350 and 32,404 is: 48,606
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,900 : 196,350 = 32,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,900/196,350 = 32,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,900x = 196,350 × 32,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,900x = 6,362,525,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,362,525,400/130,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,606
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