Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,079.12, 217,461.70 and 60,885
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145,079.12, 217,461.70 and 60,885 is: 91,261.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,079.12 : 217,461.70 = 60,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,079.12/217,461.70 = 60,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,079.12x = 217,461.70 × 60,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,079.12x = 13,240,155,604.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,240,155,604.50/145,079.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,261.62
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