Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,603,778.92, 254,831,655.99 and 115,023,538
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 184,603,778.92, 254,831,655.99 and 115,023,538 is: 158,781,357.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,603,778.92 : 254,831,655.99 = 115,023,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,603,778.92/254,831,655.99 = 115,023,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,603,778.92x = 254,831,655.99 × 115,023,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,603,778.92x = 29,311,638,666,368,692 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,311,638,666,368,692/184,603,778.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,781,357.77
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