Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,410, 240,615 and 49,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,410, 240,615 and 49,602 is: 74,403
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,410 : 240,615 = 49,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,410/240,615 = 49,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,410x = 240,615 × 49,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,410x = 11,934,985,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,934,985,230/160,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,403
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