Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,779,279.12, 217,731,228 and 88,165,232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 157,779,279.12, 217,731,228 and 88,165,232 is: 121,665,686.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,779,279.12 : 217,731,228 = 88,165,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,779,279.12/217,731,228 = 88,165,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,779,279.12x = 217,731,228 × 88,165,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,779,279.12x = 19,196,324,230,264,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,196,324,230,264,896/157,779,279.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,665,686.00
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