Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,744, 199,116 and 45,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,744, 199,116 and 45,192 is: 67,788
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,744 : 199,116 = 45,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,744/199,116 = 45,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,744x = 199,116 × 45,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,744x = 8,998,450,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,998,450,272/132,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,788
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