Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,440,368.16, 375,962,461.80 and 148,681,931
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 272,440,368.16, 375,962,461.80 and 148,681,931 is: 205,178,201.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,440,368.16 : 375,962,461.80 = 148,681,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,440,368.16/375,962,461.80 = 148,681,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,440,368.16x = 375,962,461.80 × 148,681,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,440,368.16x = 55,898,824,803,937,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,898,824,803,937,736/272,440,368.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,178,201.68
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