Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,767.56, 224,641.98 and 117,591.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 162,767.56, 224,641.98 and 117,591.68 is: 162,292.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,767.56 : 224,641.98 = 117,591.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,767.56/224,641.98 = 117,591.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,767.56x = 224,641.98 × 117,591.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,767.56x = 26,416,027,826.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,416,027,826.73/162,767.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,292.95
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