Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,920.96, 196,381.44 and 60,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,920.96, 196,381.44 and 60,762 is: 91,143
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,920.96 : 196,381.44 = 60,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,920.96/196,381.44 = 60,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,920.96x = 196,381.44 × 60,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,920.96x = 11,932,529,057.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,932,529,057.28/130,920.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,143
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