Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,159.24, 259,748.74 and 48,509.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,159.24, 259,748.74 and 48,509.96 is: 72,767.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,159.24 : 259,748.74 = 48,509.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,159.24/259,748.74 = 48,509.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,159.24x = 259,748.74 × 48,509.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,159.24x = 12,600,400,987.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,600,400,987.45/173,159.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,767.71
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