Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,643,420, 363,965,130 and 81,085,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,643,420, 363,965,130 and 81,085,356 is: 121,628,034
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,643,420 : 363,965,130 = 81,085,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,643,420/363,965,130 = 81,085,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,643,420x = 363,965,130 × 81,085,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,643,420x = 29,512,242,137,636,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,512,242,137,636,280/242,643,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,628,034
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