Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,125.76, 258,188.64 and 61,240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 172,125.76, 258,188.64 and 61,240 is: 91,860
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,125.76 : 258,188.64 = 61,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,125.76/258,188.64 = 61,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,125.76x = 258,188.64 × 61,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,125.76x = 15,811,472,313.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,811,472,313.60/172,125.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,860
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