Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133,572, 200,358 and 59,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 133,572, 200,358 and 59,700 is: 89,550
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,572 : 200,358 = 59,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,572/200,358 = 59,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,572x = 200,358 × 59,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,572x = 11,961,372,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,961,372,600/133,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,550
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