Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,664.36, 493,051.02 and 115,376.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328,664.36, 493,051.02 and 115,376.96 is: 173,084.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,664.36 : 493,051.02 = 115,376.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,664.36/493,051.02 = 115,376.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,664.36x = 493,051.02 × 115,376.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,664.36x = 56,886,725,347.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,886,725,347.24/328,664.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,084.56
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