Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,060, 352,590 and 59,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 235,060, 352,590 and 59,956 is: 89,934
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,060 : 352,590 = 59,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,060/352,590 = 59,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,060x = 352,590 × 59,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,060x = 21,139,886,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,139,886,040/235,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,934
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