Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,696, 293,544 and 47,952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 195,696, 293,544 and 47,952 is: 71,928
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,696 : 293,544 = 47,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,696/293,544 = 47,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,696x = 293,544 × 47,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,696x = 14,076,021,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,076,021,888/195,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,928
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