Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,686,046.25, 247,966,744.23 and 97,179,831
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,686,046.25, 247,966,744.23 and 97,179,831 is: 134,108,167.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,686,046.25 : 247,966,744.23 = 97,179,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,686,046.25/247,966,744.23 = 97,179,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,686,046.25x = 247,966,744.23 × 97,179,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,686,046.25x = 24,097,366,297,891,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,097,366,297,891,624/179,686,046.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,108,167.00
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