Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,658,486.96, 294,848,712 and 115,873,342.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 213,658,486.96, 294,848,712 and 115,873,342.96 is: 159,905,213.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,658,486.96 : 294,848,712 = 115,873,342.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,658,486.96/294,848,712 = 115,873,342.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,658,486.96x = 294,848,712 × 115,873,342.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,658,486.96x = 34,165,105,926,890,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,165,105,926,890,264/213,658,486.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,905,213.28
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