Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,463, 151,059 and 59,162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 109,463, 151,059 and 59,162 is: 81,643.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,463 : 151,059 = 59,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,463/151,059 = 59,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,463x = 151,059 × 59,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,463x = 8,936,952,558 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,936,952,558/109,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,643.59
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