Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,837,029.06, 329,696,795.70 and 160,565,979
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,837,029.06, 329,696,795.70 and 160,565,979 is: 221,649,419.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,837,029.06 : 329,696,795.70 = 160,565,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,837,029.06/329,696,795.70 = 160,565,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,837,029.06x = 329,696,795.70 × 160,565,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,837,029.06x = 52,938,088,774,733,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,938,088,774,733,488/238,837,029.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,649,419.20
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