Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,371.20, 881,090.28 and 166,614
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 587,371.20, 881,090.28 and 166,614 is: 249,930.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,371.20 : 881,090.28 = 166,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,371.20/881,090.28 = 166,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,371.20x = 881,090.28 × 166,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,371.20x = 146,801,975,911.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,801,975,911.92/587,371.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,930.50
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