Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,244, 198,366 and 33,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,244, 198,366 and 33,748 is: 50,622
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,244 : 198,366 = 33,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,244/198,366 = 33,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,244x = 198,366 × 33,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,244x = 6,694,455,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,694,455,768/132,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,622
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