Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,384, 720,576 and 130,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480,384, 720,576 and 130,176 is: 195,264
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,384 : 720,576 = 130,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,384/720,576 = 130,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,384x = 720,576 × 130,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,384x = 93,801,701,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,801,701,376/480,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,264
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