Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,673, 248,509.50 and 41,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,673, 248,509.50 and 41,014 is: 61,521
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,673 : 248,509.50 = 41,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,673/248,509.50 = 41,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,673x = 248,509.50 × 41,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,673x = 10,192,368,633 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,192,368,633/165,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,521
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