Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,018,296.08, 389,914,056 and 98,346,858
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,018,296.08, 389,914,056 and 98,346,858 is: 147,477,400.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,018,296.08 : 389,914,056 = 98,346,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,018,296.08/389,914,056 = 98,346,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,018,296.08x = 389,914,056 × 98,346,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,018,296.08x = 38,346,822,297,636,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,346,822,297,636,048/260,018,296.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,477,400.15
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