Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,265, 286,943.58 and 59,937
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 191,265, 286,943.58 and 59,937 is: 89,919.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,265 : 286,943.58 = 59,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,265/286,943.58 = 59,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,265x = 286,943.58 × 59,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,265x = 17,198,537,354.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,198,537,354.46/191,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,919.94
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