Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,598.35, 266,426.95 and 59,305.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 177,598.35, 266,426.95 and 59,305.95 is: 88,968.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,598.35 : 266,426.95 = 59,305.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,598.35/266,426.95 = 59,305.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,598.35x = 266,426.95 × 59,305.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,598.35x = 15,800,703,375.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,800,703,375.35/177,598.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,968.75
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