Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,893,990.40, 390,160,800 and 166,888,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 282,893,990.40, 390,160,800 and 166,888,512 is: 230,168,747.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,893,990.40 : 390,160,800 = 166,888,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,893,990.40/390,160,800 = 166,888,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,893,990.40x = 390,160,800 × 166,888,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,893,990.40x = 65,113,355,352,729,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,113,355,352,729,600/282,893,990.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,168,747.17
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