Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,250.32, 241,875.48 and 133,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 161,250.32, 241,875.48 and 133,490 is: 200,235
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,250.32 : 241,875.48 = 133,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,250.32/241,875.48 = 133,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,250.32x = 241,875.48 × 133,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,250.32x = 32,287,957,825.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,287,957,825.20/161,250.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,235
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