Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,922, 197,883 and 58,050
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,922, 197,883 and 58,050 is: 87,075
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,922 : 197,883 = 58,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,922/197,883 = 58,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,922x = 197,883 × 58,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,922x = 11,487,108,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,487,108,150/131,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,075
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