Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,981.72, 253,528.74 and 56,673
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 168,981.72, 253,528.74 and 56,673 is: 85,028.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,981.72 : 253,528.74 = 56,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,981.72/253,528.74 = 56,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,981.72x = 253,528.74 × 56,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,981.72x = 14,368,234,282.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,368,234,282.02/168,981.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,028.33
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