Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,647.57, 249,995.99 and 48,303.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,647.57, 249,995.99 and 48,303.53 is: 72,462.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,647.57 : 249,995.99 = 48,303.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,647.57/249,995.99 = 48,303.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,647.57x = 249,995.99 × 48,303.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,647.57x = 12,075,688,802.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,075,688,802.84/166,647.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,462.44
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