Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,027,793.60, 374,473,636 and 268,027,793.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 268,027,793.60, 374,473,636 and 268,027,793.60 is: 374,473,636
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,027,793.60 : 374,473,636 = 268,027,793.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,027,793.60/374,473,636 = 268,027,793.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,027,793.60x = 374,473,636 × 268,027,793.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,027,793.60x = 100,369,342,418,449,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,369,342,418,449,520/268,027,793.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,473,636
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