Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,348, 248,022 and 40,689
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,348, 248,022 and 40,689 is: 61,033.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,348 : 248,022 = 40,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,348/248,022 = 40,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,348x = 248,022 × 40,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,348x = 10,091,767,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,091,767,158/165,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,033.50
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