Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,950,549.96, 402,848,420.34 and 177,318,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 291,950,549.96, 402,848,420.34 and 177,318,284 is: 244,672,909.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,950,549.96 : 402,848,420.34 = 177,318,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,950,549.96/402,848,420.34 = 177,318,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,950,549.96x = 402,848,420.34 × 177,318,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,950,549.96x = 71,432,390,606,799,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,432,390,606,799,488/291,950,549.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,672,909.90
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