Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,740,899.20, 228,649,881.44 and 158,056,656
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,740,899.20, 228,649,881.44 and 158,056,656 is: 218,048,989.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,740,899.20 : 228,649,881.44 = 158,056,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,740,899.20/228,649,881.44 = 158,056,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,740,899.20x = 228,649,881.44 × 158,056,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,740,899.20x = 36,139,635,655,202,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,139,635,655,202,864/165,740,899.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,048,989.90
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