Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,847,332.48, 280,271,016 and 55,691,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 186,847,332.48, 280,271,016 and 55,691,640 is: 83,537,465.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,847,332.48 : 280,271,016 = 55,691,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,847,332.48/280,271,016 = 55,691,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,847,332.48x = 280,271,016 × 55,691,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,847,332.48x = 15,608,752,525,506,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,608,752,525,506,240/186,847,332.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,537,465.15
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