Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,430,494.80, 239,145,742.20 and 145,825,605.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159,430,494.80, 239,145,742.20 and 145,825,605.20 is: 218,738,407.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,430,494.80 : 239,145,742.20 = 145,825,605.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,430,494.80/239,145,742.20 = 145,825,605.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,430,494.80x = 239,145,742.20 × 145,825,605.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,430,494.80x = 34,873,572,587,318,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,873,572,587,318,176/159,430,494.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,738,407.80
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