Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,271.51, 300,456.41 and 60,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 200,271.51, 300,456.41 and 60,030 is: 90,059.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,271.51 : 300,456.41 = 60,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,271.51/300,456.41 = 60,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,271.51x = 300,456.41 × 60,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,271.51x = 18,036,397,992.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,036,397,992.15/200,271.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,059.73
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