Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,800,988.36, 256,421,701.60 and 102,183,855.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 185,800,988.36, 256,421,701.60 and 102,183,855.48 is: 141,022,705.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,800,988.36 : 256,421,701.60 = 102,183,855.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,800,988.36/256,421,701.60 = 102,183,855.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,800,988.36x = 256,421,701.60 × 102,183,855.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,800,988.36x = 26,202,158,098,165,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,202,158,098,165,016/185,800,988.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,022,705.69
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