Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,872, 493,308 and 107,256
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328,872, 493,308 and 107,256 is: 160,884
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,872 : 493,308 = 107,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,872/493,308 = 107,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,872x = 493,308 × 107,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,872x = 52,910,242,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,910,242,848/328,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,884
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