Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,543,849, 196,710,513.22 and 77,353,753
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 142,543,849, 196,710,513.22 and 77,353,753 is: 106,748,180.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,543,849 : 196,710,513.22 = 77,353,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,543,849/196,710,513.22 = 77,353,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,543,849x = 196,710,513.22 × 77,353,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,543,849x = 15,216,296,452,123,114 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,216,296,452,123,114/142,543,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,748,180.01
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