Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,530, 746,411.64 and 165,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497,530, 746,411.64 and 165,106 is: 247,697.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,530 : 746,411.64 = 165,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,530/746,411.64 = 165,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,530x = 746,411.64 × 165,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,530x = 123,237,040,233.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,237,040,233.84/497,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,697.71
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