Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,896,498.12, 373,830,808.80 and 159,394,561
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 270,896,498.12, 373,830,808.80 and 159,394,561 is: 219,960,752.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,896,498.12 : 373,830,808.80 = 159,394,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,896,498.12/373,830,808.80 = 159,394,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,896,498.12x = 373,830,808.80 × 159,394,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,896,498.12x = 59,586,597,656,950,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,586,597,656,950,936/270,896,498.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,960,752.80
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