Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,394, 215,091 and 60,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 143,394, 215,091 and 60,288 is: 90,432
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,394 : 215,091 = 60,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,394/215,091 = 60,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,394x = 215,091 × 60,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,394x = 12,967,406,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,967,406,208/143,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,432
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