Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,364, 198,546 and 33,868
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,364, 198,546 and 33,868 is: 50,802
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,364 : 198,546 = 33,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,364/198,546 = 33,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,364x = 198,546 × 33,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,364x = 6,724,355,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,724,355,928/132,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,802
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