Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,887,231.60, 214,646,786 and 152,887,231.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152,887,231.60, 214,646,786 and 152,887,231.60 is: 214,646,786
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,887,231.60 : 214,646,786 = 152,887,231.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,887,231.60/214,646,786 = 152,887,231.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,887,231.60x = 214,646,786 × 152,887,231.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,887,231.60x = 32,816,752,883,377,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,816,752,883,377,636/152,887,231.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,646,786
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