Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,078,846.68, 458,238,649.98 and 185,374,135
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332,078,846.68, 458,238,649.98 and 185,374,135 is: 255,799,471.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,078,846.68 : 458,238,649.98 = 185,374,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,078,846.68/458,238,649.98 = 185,374,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,078,846.68x = 458,238,649.98 × 185,374,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,078,846.68x = 84,945,593,363,610,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,945,593,363,610,272/332,078,846.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,799,471.16
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