Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,730, 254,595 and 58,922
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 169,730, 254,595 and 58,922 is: 88,383
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,730 : 254,595 = 58,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,730/254,595 = 58,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,730x = 254,595 × 58,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,730x = 15,001,246,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,001,246,590/169,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,383
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