Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,397.80, 725,096.70 and 167,821.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483,397.80, 725,096.70 and 167,821.80 is: 251,732.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,397.80 : 725,096.70 = 167,821.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,397.80/725,096.70 = 167,821.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,397.80x = 725,096.70 × 167,821.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,397.80x = 121,687,033,368.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,687,033,368.06/483,397.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,732.70
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