Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,600, 134,688 and 52,888
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 97,600, 134,688 and 52,888 is: 72,985.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,600 : 134,688 = 52,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,600/134,688 = 52,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,600x = 134,688 × 52,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,600x = 7,123,378,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,123,378,944/97,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,985.44
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