Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,693,486.08, 279,536,403.60 and 158,050,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 202,693,486.08, 279,536,403.60 and 158,050,524 is: 217,968,894.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,693,486.08 : 279,536,403.60 = 158,050,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,693,486.08/279,536,403.60 = 158,050,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,693,486.08x = 279,536,403.60 × 158,050,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,693,486.08x = 44,180,875,066,055,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,180,875,066,055,488/202,693,486.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,968,894.42
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