Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,156.64, 451,699.68 and 241,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 327,156.64, 451,699.68 and 241,126 is: 332,918.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,156.64 : 451,699.68 = 241,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,156.64/451,699.68 = 241,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,156.64x = 451,699.68 × 241,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,156.64x = 108,916,537,039.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,916,537,039.68/327,156.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,918.62
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