Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,330, 196,995 and 32,834
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,330, 196,995 and 32,834 is: 49,251
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,330 : 196,995 = 32,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,330/196,995 = 32,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,330x = 196,995 × 32,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,330x = 6,468,133,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,468,133,830/131,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,251
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