Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,931,937.76, 249,836,868 and 167,802,706.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,931,937.76, 249,836,868 and 167,802,706.08 is: 231,707,586.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,931,937.76 : 249,836,868 = 167,802,706.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,931,937.76/249,836,868 = 167,802,706.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,931,937.76x = 249,836,868 × 167,802,706.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,931,937.76x = 41,923,302,528,951,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,923,302,528,951,760/180,931,937.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,707,586.00
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