Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,570.25, 228,855.38 and 59,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152,570.25, 228,855.38 and 59,076 is: 88,614
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,570.25 : 228,855.38 = 59,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,570.25/228,855.38 = 59,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,570.25x = 228,855.38 × 59,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,570.25x = 13,519,860,133.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,519,860,133.50/152,570.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,614
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