Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,351.40, 446,190.84 and 187,428
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323,351.40, 446,190.84 and 187,428 is: 258,630.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,351.40 : 446,190.84 = 187,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,351.40/446,190.84 = 187,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,351.40x = 446,190.84 × 187,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,351.40x = 83,628,656,759.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,628,656,759.52/323,351.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,630.88
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