Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,454, 246,720 and 53,646
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 164,454, 246,720 and 53,646 is: 80,481.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,454 : 246,720 = 53,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,454/246,720 = 53,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,454x = 246,720 × 53,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,454x = 13,235,541,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,235,541,120/164,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,481.72
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