Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,732, 320,598 and 89,073
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 213,732, 320,598 and 89,073 is: 133,609.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,732 : 320,598 = 89,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,732/320,598 = 89,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,732x = 320,598 × 89,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,732x = 28,556,625,654 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,556,625,654/213,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,609.50
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