Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,855,432.70, 252,268,660.98 and 104,496,948
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 182,855,432.70, 252,268,660.98 and 104,496,948 is: 144,164,735.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,855,432.70 : 252,268,660.98 = 104,496,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,855,432.70/252,268,660.98 = 104,496,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,855,432.70x = 252,268,660.98 × 104,496,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,855,432.70x = 26,361,305,148,456,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,361,305,148,456,688/182,855,432.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,164,735.82
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