Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,620,853, 512,587,431.36 and 185,941,445
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 341,620,853, 512,587,431.36 and 185,941,445 is: 278,997,159.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,620,853 : 512,587,431.36 = 185,941,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,620,853/512,587,431.36 = 185,941,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,620,853x = 512,587,431.36 × 185,941,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,620,853x = 95,311,247,675,916,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,311,247,675,916,720/341,620,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,997,159.68
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