Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,919.28, 242,877.21 and 55,302
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 161,919.28, 242,877.21 and 55,302 is: 82,952.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,919.28 : 242,877.21 = 55,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,919.28/242,877.21 = 55,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,919.28x = 242,877.21 × 55,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,919.28x = 13,431,595,467.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,431,595,467.42/161,919.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,952.42
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