Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,894.83, 250,339.95 and 40,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,894.83, 250,339.95 and 40,536 is: 60,803.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,894.83 : 250,339.95 = 40,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,894.83/250,339.95 = 40,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,894.83x = 250,339.95 × 40,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,894.83x = 10,147,780,213.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,147,780,213.20/166,894.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,803.44
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