Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,409,743.36, 253,000,339.20 and 114,612,672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183,409,743.36, 253,000,339.20 and 114,612,672 is: 158,099,806.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,409,743.36 : 253,000,339.20 = 114,612,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,409,743.36/253,000,339.20 = 114,612,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,409,743.36x = 253,000,339.20 × 114,612,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,409,743.36x = 28,997,044,892,618,340 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,997,044,892,618,340/183,409,743.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,099,806.27
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