Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,049,940.38, 498,377,157.60 and 176,734,143
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332,049,940.38, 498,377,157.60 and 176,734,143 is: 265,262,085.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,049,940.38 : 498,377,157.60 = 176,734,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,049,940.38/498,377,157.60 = 176,734,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,049,940.38x = 498,377,157.60 × 176,734,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,049,940.38x = 88,080,259,839,211,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,080,259,839,211,936/332,049,940.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,262,085.99
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