Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,396,919.20, 251,325,748 and 179,396,919.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,396,919.20, 251,325,748 and 179,396,919.20 is: 251,325,748
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,396,919.20 : 251,325,748 = 179,396,919.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,396,919.20/251,325,748 = 179,396,919.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,396,919.20x = 251,325,748 × 179,396,919.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,396,919.20x = 45,087,064,906,835,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,087,064,906,835,560/179,396,919.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,325,748
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