Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,147.12, 247,720.68 and 66,582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,147.12, 247,720.68 and 66,582 is: 99,873
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,147.12 : 247,720.68 = 66,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,147.12/247,720.68 = 66,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,147.12x = 247,720.68 × 66,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,147.12x = 16,493,738,315.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,493,738,315.76/165,147.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,873
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