Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,803.56, 446,849.35 and 178,606.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323,803.56, 446,849.35 and 178,606.09 is: 246,476.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,803.56 : 446,849.35 = 178,606.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,803.56/446,849.35 = 178,606.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,803.56x = 446,849.35 × 178,606.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,803.56x = 79,810,015,222.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,810,015,222.54/323,803.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,476.65
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