Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,355,167.88, 399,344,364 and 171,880,962.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 289,355,167.88, 399,344,364 and 171,880,962.20 is: 237,216,062.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,355,167.88 : 399,344,364 = 171,880,962.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,355,167.88/399,344,364 = 171,880,962.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,355,167.88x = 399,344,364 × 171,880,962.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,355,167.88x = 68,639,693,533,467,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,639,693,533,467,040/289,355,167.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,216,062.31
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