Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,174.83, 238,711.50 and 52,538.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159,174.83, 238,711.50 and 52,538.99 is: 78,791.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,174.83 : 238,711.50 = 52,538.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,174.83/238,711.50 = 52,538.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,174.83x = 238,711.50 × 52,538.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,174.83x = 12,541,659,917.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,541,659,917.83/159,174.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,791.73
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