Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,585,938.60, 343,069,026.08 and 137,098,590
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 248,585,938.60, 343,069,026.08 and 137,098,590 is: 189,207,322.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,585,938.60 : 343,069,026.08 = 137,098,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,585,938.60/343,069,026.08 = 137,098,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,585,938.60x = 343,069,026.08 × 137,098,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,585,938.60x = 47,034,279,748,241,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,034,279,748,241,224/248,585,938.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,207,322.08
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