Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,167,166.24, 420,505,770.40 and 149,119,462.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 280,167,166.24, 420,505,770.40 and 149,119,462.24 is: 223,814,928.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,167,166.24 : 420,505,770.40 = 149,119,462.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,167,166.24/420,505,770.40 = 149,119,462.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,167,166.24x = 420,505,770.40 × 149,119,462.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,167,166.24x = 62,705,594,350,864,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,705,594,350,864,912/280,167,166.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,814,928.75
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