Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,314, 244,971 and 52,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 163,314, 244,971 and 52,506 is: 78,759
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,314 : 244,971 = 52,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,314/244,971 = 52,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,314x = 244,971 × 52,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,314x = 12,862,447,326 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,862,447,326/163,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,759
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