Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,944.56, 241,351.68 and 48,590
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,944.56, 241,351.68 and 48,590 is: 72,865.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,944.56 : 241,351.68 = 48,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,944.56/241,351.68 = 48,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,944.56x = 241,351.68 × 48,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,944.56x = 11,727,278,131.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,727,278,131.20/160,944.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,865.33
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