Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,197, 256,912.14 and 60,389
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,197, 256,912.14 and 60,389 is: 90,624.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,197 : 256,912.14 = 60,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,197/256,912.14 = 60,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,197x = 256,912.14 × 60,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,197x = 15,514,667,222.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,514,667,222.46/171,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,624.64
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