Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,557,309.52, 189,750,257.16 and 85,959,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137,557,309.52, 189,750,257.16 and 85,959,506 is: 118,574,857.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,557,309.52 : 189,750,257.16 = 85,959,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,557,309.52/189,750,257.16 = 85,959,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,557,309.52x = 189,750,257.16 × 85,959,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,557,309.52x = 16,310,838,368,846,562 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,310,838,368,846,562/137,557,309.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,574,857.46
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