Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,175.12, 247,762.68 and 66,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,175.12, 247,762.68 and 66,610 is: 99,915
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,175.12 : 247,762.68 = 66,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,175.12/247,762.68 = 66,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,175.12x = 247,762.68 × 66,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,175.12x = 16,503,472,114.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,503,472,114.80/165,175.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,915
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