Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,019,940.40, 221,379,082 and 158,019,940.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 158,019,940.40, 221,379,082 and 158,019,940.40 is: 221,379,082
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,019,940.40 : 221,379,082 = 158,019,940.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,019,940.40/221,379,082 = 158,019,940.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,019,940.40x = 221,379,082 × 158,019,940.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,019,940.40x = 34,982,309,343,446,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,982,309,343,446,716/158,019,940.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,379,082
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