Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,322.72, 259,993.80 and 48,654
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,322.72, 259,993.80 and 48,654 is: 72,983.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,322.72 : 259,993.80 = 48,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,322.72/259,993.80 = 48,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,322.72x = 259,993.80 × 48,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,322.72x = 12,649,738,345.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,649,738,345.20/173,322.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,983.73
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