Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,872, 320,808 and 66,128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 213,872, 320,808 and 66,128 is: 99,192
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,872 : 320,808 = 66,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,872/320,808 = 66,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,872x = 320,808 × 66,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,872x = 21,214,391,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,214,391,424/213,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,192
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