Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,202, 250,803 and 56,394
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 167,202, 250,803 and 56,394 is: 84,591
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,202 : 250,803 = 56,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,202/250,803 = 56,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,202x = 250,803 × 56,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,202x = 14,143,784,382 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,143,784,382/167,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,591
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