Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,382,474.30, 410,298,318.62 and 178,261,603
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 297,382,474.30, 410,298,318.62 and 178,261,603 is: 245,947,365.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,382,474.30 : 410,298,318.62 = 178,261,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,382,474.30/410,298,318.62 = 178,261,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,382,474.30x = 410,298,318.62 × 178,261,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,382,474.30x = 73,140,435,985,405,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,140,435,985,405,952/297,382,474.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,947,365.11
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