Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,175,655.20, 264,263,482.80 and 48,524,839.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 176,175,655.20, 264,263,482.80 and 48,524,839.20 is: 72,787,258.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,175,655.20 : 264,263,482.80 = 48,524,839.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,175,655.20/264,263,482.80 = 48,524,839.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,175,655.20x = 264,263,482.80 × 48,524,839.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,175,655.20x = 12,823,343,009,301,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,823,343,009,301,968/176,175,655.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,787,258.80
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