Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,520.24, 198,668 and 57,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,520.24, 198,668 and 57,584 is: 86,327.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,520.24 : 198,668 = 57,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,520.24/198,668 = 57,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,520.24x = 198,668 × 57,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,520.24x = 11,440,098,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,440,098,112/132,520.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,327.18
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