Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,120.64, 493,704 and 162,864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329,120.64, 493,704 and 162,864 is: 244,307.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,120.64 : 493,704 = 162,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,120.64/493,704 = 162,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,120.64x = 493,704 × 162,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,120.64x = 80,406,608,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,406,608,256/329,120.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,307.40
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