Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,176.19, 241,808.03 and 48,860.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 161,176.19, 241,808.03 and 48,860.07 is: 73,303.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,176.19 : 241,808.03 = 48,860.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,176.19/241,808.03 = 48,860.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,176.19x = 241,808.03 × 48,860.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,176.19x = 11,814,757,028.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,814,757,028.06/161,176.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,303.37
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