Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,075.40, 493,510.95 and 118,686
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329,075.40, 493,510.95 and 118,686 is: 177,992.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,075.40 : 493,510.95 = 118,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,075.40/493,510.95 = 118,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,075.40x = 493,510.95 × 118,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,075.40x = 58,572,840,611.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,572,840,611.70/329,075.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,992.16
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