Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,694.66, 751,160.13 and 163,734
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500,694.66, 751,160.13 and 163,734 is: 245,639.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,694.66 : 751,160.13 = 163,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,694.66/751,160.13 = 163,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,694.66x = 751,160.13 × 163,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,694.66x = 122,990,452,725.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,990,452,725.42/500,694.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,639.63
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