Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,003.88, 255,002.94 and 59,193
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 170,003.88, 255,002.94 and 59,193 is: 88,788.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,003.88 : 255,002.94 = 59,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,003.88/255,002.94 = 59,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,003.88x = 255,002.94 × 59,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,003.88x = 15,094,389,027.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,094,389,027.42/170,003.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,788.50
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