Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,326.88, 251,027.76 and 56,516
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 167,326.88, 251,027.76 and 56,516 is: 84,786.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,326.88 : 251,027.76 = 56,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,326.88/251,027.76 = 56,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,326.88x = 251,027.76 × 56,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,326.88x = 14,187,084,884.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,187,084,884.16/167,326.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,786.65
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