Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,222, 196,833 and 32,726
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,222, 196,833 and 32,726 is: 49,089
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,222 : 196,833 = 32,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,222/196,833 = 32,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,222x = 196,833 × 32,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,222x = 6,441,556,758 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,441,556,758/131,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,089
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