Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,325,239,835.52, 357,880,015,419.84 and 143,581,998,540
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,325,239,835.52, 357,880,015,419.84 and 143,581,998,540 is: 198,149,350,537.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,325,239,835.52 : 357,880,015,419.84 = 143,581,998,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,325,239,835.52/357,880,015,419.84 = 143,581,998,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,325,239,835.52x = 357,880,015,419.84 × 143,581,998,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,325,239,835.52x = 51,385,127,851,506,647,695,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,385,127,851,506,647,695,360/259,325,239,835.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,149,350,537.95
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