Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,161, 177,241.50 and 30,609
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 118,161, 177,241.50 and 30,609 is: 45,913.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,161 : 177,241.50 = 30,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,161/177,241.50 = 30,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,161x = 177,241.50 × 30,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,161x = 5,425,185,073.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,425,185,073.50/118,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,913.50
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