Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,125,234.98, 327,225,796 and 131,283,367.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 237,125,234.98, 327,225,796 and 131,283,367.98 is: 181,167,156.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,125,234.98 : 327,225,796 = 131,283,367.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,125,234.98/327,225,796 = 131,283,367.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,125,234.98x = 327,225,796 × 131,283,367.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,125,234.98x = 42,959,304,588,816,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,959,304,588,816,416/237,125,234.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,167,156.64
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