Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,304,173.12, 387,550,738.08 and 120,195,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 258,304,173.12, 387,550,738.08 and 120,195,648 is: 180,337,435.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,304,173.12 : 387,550,738.08 = 120,195,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,304,173.12/387,550,738.08 = 120,195,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,304,173.12x = 387,550,738.08 × 120,195,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,304,173.12x = 46,581,912,096,403,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,581,912,096,403,872/258,304,173.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,337,435.26
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