Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,163.44, 567,350.40 and 164,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378,163.44, 567,350.40 and 164,950 is: 247,470.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,163.44 : 567,350.40 = 164,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,163.44/567,350.40 = 164,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,163.44x = 567,350.40 × 164,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,163.44x = 93,584,448,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,584,448,480/378,163.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,470.90
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