Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,829, 455,164.16 and 186,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329,829, 455,164.16 and 186,586 is: 257,488.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,829 : 455,164.16 = 186,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,829/455,164.16 = 186,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,829x = 455,164.16 × 186,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,829x = 84,927,259,957.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,927,259,957.76/329,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,488.76
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