Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,867,525.76, 256,004,226.76 and 179,881,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 186,867,525.76, 256,004,226.76 and 179,881,036 is: 246,432,895.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,867,525.76 : 256,004,226.76 = 179,881,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,867,525.76/256,004,226.76 = 179,881,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,867,525.76x = 256,004,226.76 × 179,881,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,867,525.76x = 46,050,305,529,967,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,050,305,529,967,720/186,867,525.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,432,895.94
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