Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,495.84, 485,296.56 and 101,828
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323,495.84, 485,296.56 and 101,828 is: 152,758.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,495.84 : 485,296.56 = 101,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,495.84/485,296.56 = 101,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,495.84x = 485,296.56 × 101,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,495.84x = 49,416,778,111.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,416,778,111.68/323,495.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,758.62
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