Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,619.60, 254,546 and 58,811.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 169,619.60, 254,546 and 58,811.60 is: 88,257.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,619.60 : 254,546 = 58,811.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,619.60/254,546 = 58,811.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,619.60x = 254,546 × 58,811.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,619.60x = 14,970,257,533.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,970,257,533.60/169,619.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,257.83
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