Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,847,336.48, 280,271,022 and 55,691,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 186,847,336.48, 280,271,022 and 55,691,644 is: 83,537,471.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,847,336.48 : 280,271,022 = 55,691,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,847,336.48/280,271,022 = 55,691,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,847,336.48x = 280,271,022 × 55,691,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,847,336.48x = 15,608,753,980,740,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,608,753,980,740,168/186,847,336.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,537,471.15
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