Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,984,247.98, 324,177,816.51 and 146,818,186.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,984,247.98, 324,177,816.51 and 146,818,186.08 is: 202,546,338.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,984,247.98 : 324,177,816.51 = 146,818,186.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,984,247.98/324,177,816.51 = 146,818,186.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,984,247.98x = 324,177,816.51 × 146,818,186.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,984,247.98x = 47,595,198,987,373,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,595,198,987,373,280/234,984,247.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,546,338.30
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