Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,293, 247,978.38 and 54,485
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,293, 247,978.38 and 54,485 is: 81,740.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,293 : 247,978.38 = 54,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,293/247,978.38 = 54,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,293x = 247,978.38 × 54,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,293x = 13,511,102,034.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,511,102,034.30/165,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,740.32
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