Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,365.12, 263,047.68 and 162,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 175,365.12, 263,047.68 and 162,768 is: 244,152
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,365.12 : 263,047.68 = 162,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,365.12/263,047.68 = 162,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,365.12x = 263,047.68 × 162,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,365.12x = 42,815,744,778.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,815,744,778.24/175,365.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,152
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