Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,685,149.14, 220,365,351.51 and 86,346,116.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159,685,149.14, 220,365,351.51 and 86,346,116.18 is: 119,157,556.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,685,149.14 : 220,365,351.51 = 86,346,116.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,685,149.14/220,365,351.51 = 86,346,116.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,685,149.14x = 220,365,351.51 × 86,346,116.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,685,149.14x = 19,027,692,243,529,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,027,692,243,529,000/159,685,149.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,157,556.89
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