Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,192,956.96, 378,386,280.62 and 156,720,809.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 274,192,956.96, 378,386,280.62 and 156,720,809.48 is: 216,274,717.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,192,956.96 : 378,386,280.62 = 156,720,809.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,192,956.96/378,386,280.62 = 156,720,809.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,192,956.96x = 378,386,280.62 × 156,720,809.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,192,956.96x = 59,301,004,192,217,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,301,004,192,217,304/274,192,956.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,274,717.08
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