Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,914,734.06, 354,542,664.99 and 139,440,050.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 256,914,734.06, 354,542,664.99 and 139,440,050.93 is: 192,427,450.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,914,734.06 : 354,542,664.99 = 139,440,050.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,914,734.06/354,542,664.99 = 139,440,050.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,914,734.06x = 354,542,664.99 × 139,440,050.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,914,734.06x = 49,437,447,261,290,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,437,447,261,290,824/256,914,734.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,427,450.47
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