Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,755,405, 457,822,655.88 and 185,077,689
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 331,755,405, 457,822,655.88 and 185,077,689 is: 255,407,320.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,755,405 : 457,822,655.88 = 185,077,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,755,405/457,822,655.88 = 185,077,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,755,405x = 457,822,655.88 × 185,077,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,755,405x = 84,732,759,122,112,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,732,759,122,112,656/331,755,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,407,320.71
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