Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,530, 287,295 and 60,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 191,530, 287,295 and 60,202 is: 90,303
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,530 : 287,295 = 60,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,530/287,295 = 60,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,530x = 287,295 × 60,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,530x = 17,295,733,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,295,733,590/191,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,303
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