Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,726, 254,589 and 58,918
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 169,726, 254,589 and 58,918 is: 88,377
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,726 : 254,589 = 58,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,726/254,589 = 58,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,726x = 254,589 × 58,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,726x = 14,999,874,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,999,874,702/169,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,377
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