Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,005,235.57, 424,701,762.58 and 98,772,711.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 283,005,235.57, 424,701,762.58 and 98,772,711.66 is: 148,226,744.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,005,235.57 : 424,701,762.58 = 98,772,711.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,005,235.57/424,701,762.58 = 98,772,711.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,005,235.57x = 424,701,762.58 × 98,772,711.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,005,235.57x = 41,948,944,736,808,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,948,944,736,808,112/283,005,235.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,226,744.47
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