Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,863.36, 242,795.04 and 51,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 161,863.36, 242,795.04 and 51,064 is: 76,596
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,863.36 : 242,795.04 = 51,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,863.36/242,795.04 = 51,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,863.36x = 242,795.04 × 51,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,863.36x = 12,398,085,922.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,398,085,922.56/161,863.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,596
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