Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,957,578.40, 232,680,732 and 165,957,578.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,957,578.40, 232,680,732 and 165,957,578.40 is: 232,680,732
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,957,578.40 : 232,680,732 = 165,957,578.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,957,578.40/232,680,732 = 165,957,578.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,957,578.40x = 232,680,732 × 165,957,578.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,957,578.40x = 38,615,130,823,059,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,615,130,823,059,392/165,957,578.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,680,732
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