Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,229.36, 250,858.08 and 42,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 167,229.36, 250,858.08 and 42,570 is: 63,858.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,229.36 : 250,858.08 = 42,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,229.36/250,858.08 = 42,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,229.36x = 250,858.08 × 42,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,229.36x = 10,679,028,465.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,679,028,465.60/167,229.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,858.57
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