Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,396, 215,094 and 60,290
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 143,396, 215,094 and 60,290 is: 90,435
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,396 : 215,094 = 60,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,396/215,094 = 60,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,396x = 215,094 × 60,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,396x = 12,968,017,260 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,968,017,260/143,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,435
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