Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,696, 496,044 and 81,378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330,696, 496,044 and 81,378 is: 122,067
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,696 : 496,044 = 81,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,696/496,044 = 81,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,696x = 496,044 × 81,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,696x = 40,367,068,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,367,068,632/330,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,067
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