Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,308, 262,962 and 58,572
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 175,308, 262,962 and 58,572 is: 87,858
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,308 : 262,962 = 58,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,308/262,962 = 58,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,308x = 262,962 × 58,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,308x = 15,402,210,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,402,210,264/175,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,858
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