Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,054.64, 217,592.50 and 60,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145,054.64, 217,592.50 and 60,730 is: 91,099.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,054.64 : 217,592.50 = 60,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,054.64/217,592.50 = 60,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,054.64x = 217,592.50 × 60,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,054.64x = 13,214,392,525 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,214,392,525/145,054.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,099.41
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