Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,423.60, 451,575 and 193,158
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 327,423.60, 451,575 and 193,158 is: 266,399.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,423.60 : 451,575 = 193,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,423.60/451,575 = 193,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,423.60x = 451,575 × 193,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,423.60x = 87,225,323,850 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,225,323,850/327,423.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,399.01
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