Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,718.32, 214,077.48 and 59,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 142,718.32, 214,077.48 and 59,554 is: 89,331
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,718.32 : 214,077.48 = 59,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,718.32/214,077.48 = 59,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,718.32x = 214,077.48 × 59,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,718.32x = 12,749,170,243.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,749,170,243.92/142,718.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,331
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