Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,132.16, 493,698.24 and 79,812
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329,132.16, 493,698.24 and 79,812 is: 119,718
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,132.16 : 493,698.24 = 79,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,132.16/493,698.24 = 79,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,132.16x = 493,698.24 × 79,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,132.16x = 39,403,043,930.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,403,043,930.88/329,132.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,718
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