Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,439,116.02, 237,490,937.80 and 53,294,363
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 158,439,116.02, 237,490,937.80 and 53,294,363 is: 79,885,122.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,439,116.02 : 237,490,937.80 = 53,294,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,439,116.02/237,490,937.80 = 53,294,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,439,116.02x = 237,490,937.80 × 53,294,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,439,116.02x = 12,656,928,248,323,622 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,656,928,248,323,622/158,439,116.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,885,122.86
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