Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,456, 590,184 and 130,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 393,456, 590,184 and 130,800 is: 196,200
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,456 : 590,184 = 130,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,456/590,184 = 130,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,456x = 590,184 × 130,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,456x = 77,196,067,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,196,067,200/393,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,200
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