Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,322.88, 446,208 and 196,003.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323,322.88, 446,208 and 196,003.84 is: 270,498.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,322.88 : 446,208 = 196,003.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,322.88/446,208 = 196,003.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,322.88x = 446,208 × 196,003.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,322.88x = 87,458,481,438.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,458,481,438.72/323,322.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,498.89
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