Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,739.52, 1,009,080 and 167,289.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 672,739.52, 1,009,080 and 167,289.92 is: 250,927.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,739.52 : 1,009,080 = 167,289.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,739.52/1,009,080 = 167,289.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,739.52x = 1,009,080 × 167,289.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,739.52x = 168,808,912,473.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,808,912,473.60/672,739.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,927.60
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