Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,839, 152,958.63 and 60,538
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110,839, 152,958.63 and 60,538 is: 83,542.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,839 : 152,958.63 = 60,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,839/152,958.63 = 60,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,839x = 152,958.63 × 60,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,839x = 9,259,809,542.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,259,809,542.94/110,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,542.88
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