Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,788.66, 958,182.95 and 165,474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 638,788.66, 958,182.95 and 165,474 is: 248,210.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,788.66 : 958,182.95 = 165,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,788.66/958,182.95 = 165,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,788.66x = 958,182.95 × 165,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,788.66x = 158,554,365,881.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,554,365,881.99/638,788.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,210.99
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