Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,578.17, 249,867.26 and 48,249.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,578.17, 249,867.26 and 48,249.55 is: 72,374.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,578.17 : 249,867.26 = 48,249.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,578.17/249,867.26 = 48,249.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,578.17x = 249,867.26 × 48,249.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,578.17x = 12,055,982,268.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,055,982,268.30/166,578.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,374.32
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