Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,494, 240,741 and 49,686
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,494, 240,741 and 49,686 is: 74,529
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,494 : 240,741 = 49,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,494/240,741 = 49,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,494x = 240,741 × 49,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,494x = 11,961,457,326 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,961,457,326/160,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,529
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