Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,797.34, 495,971.45 and 168,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330,797.34, 495,971.45 and 168,292 is: 252,323.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,797.34 : 495,971.45 = 168,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,797.34/495,971.45 = 168,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,797.34x = 495,971.45 × 168,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,797.34x = 83,468,027,263.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,468,027,263.40/330,797.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,323.76
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