Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,464,272.40, 219,939,798 and 157,464,272.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 157,464,272.40, 219,939,798 and 157,464,272.40 is: 219,939,798
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,464,272.40 : 219,939,798 = 157,464,272.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,464,272.40/219,939,798 = 157,464,272.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,464,272.40x = 219,939,798 × 157,464,272.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,464,272.40x = 34,632,660,263,872,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,632,660,263,872,976/157,464,272.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,939,798
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