Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,412.64, 749,222.64 and 166,980
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 499,412.64, 749,222.64 and 166,980 is: 250,504.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,412.64 : 749,222.64 = 166,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,412.64/749,222.64 = 166,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,412.64x = 749,222.64 × 166,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,412.64x = 125,105,196,427.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,105,196,427.20/499,412.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,504.67
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