Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,396,929.20, 251,325,762 and 179,396,929.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,396,929.20, 251,325,762 and 179,396,929.20 is: 251,325,762
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,396,929.20 : 251,325,762 = 179,396,929.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,396,929.20/251,325,762 = 179,396,929.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,396,929.20x = 251,325,762 × 179,396,929.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,396,929.20x = 45,087,069,931,650,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,087,069,931,650,048/179,396,929.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,325,762
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