Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,482,176, 252,723,264 and 40,831,360
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 168,482,176, 252,723,264 and 40,831,360 is: 61,247,040
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,482,176 : 252,723,264 = 40,831,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,482,176/252,723,264 = 40,831,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,482,176x = 252,723,264 × 40,831,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,482,176x = 10,319,034,572,759,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,319,034,572,759,040/168,482,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,247,040
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