Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,693,881.44, 417,879,421.44 and 94,399,590.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 278,693,881.44, 417,879,421.44 and 94,399,590.48 is: 141,544,715.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,693,881.44 : 417,879,421.44 = 94,399,590.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,693,881.44/417,879,421.44 = 94,399,590.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,693,881.44x = 417,879,421.44 × 94,399,590.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,693,881.44x = 39,447,646,253,955,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,447,646,253,955,336/278,693,881.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,544,715.84
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