Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,052.64, 217,589.50 and 60,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145,052.64, 217,589.50 and 60,728 is: 91,096.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,052.64 : 217,589.50 = 60,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,052.64/217,589.50 = 60,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,052.64x = 217,589.50 × 60,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,052.64x = 13,213,775,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,213,775,156/145,052.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,096.41
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