Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,721.32, 214,082 and 59,557
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 142,721.32, 214,082 and 59,557 is: 89,335.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,721.32 : 214,082 = 59,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,721.32/214,082 = 59,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,721.32x = 214,082 × 59,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,721.32x = 12,750,081,674 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,750,081,674/142,721.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,335.51
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