Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,846.16, 601,268.16 and 164,189
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 400,846.16, 601,268.16 and 164,189 is: 246,283.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,846.16 : 601,268.16 = 164,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,846.16/601,268.16 = 164,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,846.16x = 601,268.16 × 164,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,846.16x = 98,721,617,922.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,721,617,922.24/400,846.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,283.06
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