Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,978,580.80, 260,795,492.84 and 81,697,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,978,580.80, 260,795,492.84 and 81,697,126 is: 122,464,743.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,978,580.80 : 260,795,492.84 = 81,697,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,978,580.80/260,795,492.84 = 81,697,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,978,580.80x = 260,795,492.84 × 81,697,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,978,580.80x = 21,306,242,238,781,580 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,306,242,238,781,580/173,978,580.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,464,743.31
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