Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,250.48, 247,831.44 and 71,734
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,250.48, 247,831.44 and 71,734 is: 107,581.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,250.48 : 247,831.44 = 71,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,250.48/247,831.44 = 71,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,250.48x = 247,831.44 × 71,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,250.48x = 17,777,940,516.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,777,940,516.96/165,250.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,581.78
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