Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,580.32, 230,275.44 and 59,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,580.32, 230,275.44 and 59,976 is: 89,926.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,580.32 : 230,275.44 = 59,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,580.32/230,275.44 = 59,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,580.32x = 230,275.44 × 59,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,580.32x = 13,810,999,789.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,810,999,789.44/153,580.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,926.89
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