Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,307,908.62, 390,965,723.64 and 164,253,637.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 283,307,908.62, 390,965,723.64 and 164,253,637.74 is: 226,670,489.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,307,908.62 : 390,965,723.64 = 164,253,637.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,307,908.62/390,965,723.64 = 164,253,637.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,307,908.62x = 390,965,723.64 × 164,253,637.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,307,908.62x = 64,217,542,339,521,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,217,542,339,521,512/283,307,908.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,670,489.55
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