Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,341.23, 251,042.85 and 55,053.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 167,341.23, 251,042.85 and 55,053.99 is: 82,591.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,341.23 : 251,042.85 = 55,053.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,341.23/251,042.85 = 55,053.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,341.23x = 251,042.85 × 55,053.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,341.23x = 13,820,910,553.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,820,910,553.47/167,341.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,591.19
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