Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,587,852.40, 360,964,134.36 and 161,100,390
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 261,587,852.40, 360,964,134.36 and 161,100,390 is: 222,301,847.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,587,852.40 : 360,964,134.36 = 161,100,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,587,852.40/360,964,134.36 = 161,100,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,587,852.40x = 360,964,134.36 × 161,100,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,587,852.40x = 58,151,462,821,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,151,462,821,408,400/261,587,852.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,301,847.31
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