Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,983,509.84, 270,073,548 and 76,336,593.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,983,509.84, 270,073,548 and 76,336,593.12 is: 114,546,574.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,983,509.84 : 270,073,548 = 76,336,593.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,983,509.84/270,073,548 = 76,336,593.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,983,509.84x = 270,073,548 × 76,336,593.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,983,509.84x = 20,616,494,546,150,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,616,494,546,150,792/179,983,509.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,546,574.65
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