Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,140, 132,210 and 22,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,140, 132,210 and 22,476 is: 33,714
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,140 : 132,210 = 22,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,140/132,210 = 22,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,140x = 132,210 × 22,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,140x = 2,971,551,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,971,551,960/88,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,714
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