Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,556, 233,368.56 and 57,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 155,556, 233,368.56 and 57,060 is: 85,602.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,556 : 233,368.56 = 57,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,556/233,368.56 = 57,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,556x = 233,368.56 × 57,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,556x = 13,316,010,033.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,316,010,033.60/155,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,602.68
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