Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,237, 913,855.50 and 166,005
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 609,237, 913,855.50 and 166,005 is: 249,007.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,237 : 913,855.50 = 166,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,237/913,855.50 = 166,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,237x = 913,855.50 × 166,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,237x = 151,704,582,277.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,704,582,277.50/609,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,007.50
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