Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,015.64, 196,565 and 46,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,015.64, 196,565 and 46,774 is: 70,175.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,015.64 : 196,565 = 46,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,015.64/196,565 = 46,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,015.64x = 196,565 × 46,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,015.64x = 9,194,131,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,194,131,310/131,015.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,175.83
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