Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,358, 260,037 and 42,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,358, 260,037 and 42,030 is: 63,045
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,358 : 260,037 = 42,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,358/260,037 = 42,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,358x = 260,037 × 42,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,358x = 10,929,355,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,929,355,110/173,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,045
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