Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,438, 246,657 and 53,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 164,438, 246,657 and 53,630 is: 80,445
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,438 : 246,657 = 53,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,438/246,657 = 53,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,438x = 246,657 × 53,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,438x = 13,228,214,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,228,214,910/164,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,445
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