Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,398.67, 247,985.73 and 84,146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,398.67, 247,985.73 and 84,146 is: 126,161.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,398.67 : 247,985.73 = 84,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,398.67/247,985.73 = 84,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,398.67x = 247,985.73 × 84,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,398.67x = 20,867,007,236.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,867,007,236.58/165,398.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,161.88
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