Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,493, 270,739.50 and 49,165
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,493, 270,739.50 and 49,165 is: 73,747.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,493 : 270,739.50 = 49,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,493/270,739.50 = 49,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,493x = 270,739.50 × 49,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,493x = 13,310,907,517.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,310,907,517.50/180,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,747.50
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