Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,658, 131,487 and 29,290
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,658, 131,487 and 29,290 is: 43,935
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,658 : 131,487 = 29,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,658/131,487 = 29,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,658x = 131,487 × 29,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,658x = 3,851,254,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,851,254,230/87,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,935
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