Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,722,288, 358,428,024 and 143,828,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,722,288, 358,428,024 and 143,828,784 is: 198,489,961.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,722,288 : 358,428,024 = 143,828,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,722,288/358,428,024 = 143,828,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,722,288x = 358,428,024 × 143,828,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,722,288x = 51,552,266,843,442,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,552,266,843,442,816/259,722,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,489,961.11
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