Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,570,415, 297,487,172.70 and 117,785,271
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 215,570,415, 297,487,172.70 and 117,785,271 is: 162,543,673.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,570,415 : 297,487,172.70 = 117,785,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,570,415/297,487,172.70 = 117,785,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,570,415x = 297,487,172.70 × 117,785,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,570,415x = 35,039,607,255,493,300 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,039,607,255,493,300/215,570,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,543,673.98
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