Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,643,400, 363,965,100 and 81,085,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,643,400, 363,965,100 and 81,085,336 is: 121,628,004
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,643,400 : 363,965,100 = 81,085,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,643,400/363,965,100 = 81,085,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,643,400x = 363,965,100 × 81,085,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,643,400x = 29,512,232,425,773,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,512,232,425,773,600/242,643,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,628,004
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