Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,458, 245,187 and 52,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 163,458, 245,187 and 52,650 is: 78,975
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,458 : 245,187 = 52,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,458/245,187 = 52,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,458x = 245,187 × 52,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,458x = 12,909,095,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,909,095,550/163,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,975
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