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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,182, 90,273 and 16,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,182, 90,273 and 16,406 is: 24,609

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,182 : 90,273 = 16,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,182/90,273 = 16,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,182x = 90,273 × 16,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,182x = 1,481,018,838
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,018,838/60,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609

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