Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,902, 196,353 and 32,406
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,902, 196,353 and 32,406 is: 48,609
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,902 : 196,353 = 32,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,902/196,353 = 32,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,902x = 196,353 × 32,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,902x = 6,363,015,318 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,363,015,318/130,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,609
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