Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,920, 310,380 and 59,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 206,920, 310,380 and 59,176 is: 88,764
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,920 : 310,380 = 59,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,920/310,380 = 59,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,920x = 310,380 × 59,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,920x = 18,367,046,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,367,046,880/206,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,764
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