Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,638.58, 548,526.50 and 165,972.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 365,638.58, 548,526.50 and 165,972.99 is: 248,990.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,638.58 : 548,526.50 = 165,972.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,638.58/548,526.50 = 165,972.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,638.58x = 548,526.50 × 165,972.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,638.58x = 91,040,582,469.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,040,582,469.37/365,638.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,990.64
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