Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,526,113.80, 213,940,351.26 and 126,237,141
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 142,526,113.80, 213,940,351.26 and 126,237,141 is: 189,489,613.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,526,113.80 : 213,940,351.26 = 126,237,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,526,113.80/213,940,351.26 = 126,237,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,526,113.80x = 213,940,351.26 × 126,237,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,526,113.80x = 27,007,218,287,598,148 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,007,218,287,598,148/142,526,113.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,489,613.99
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