Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,097,007.52, 472,144,986 and 269,305,906.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 342,097,007.52, 472,144,986 and 269,305,906.08 is: 371,682,389.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,097,007.52 : 472,144,986 = 269,305,906.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,097,007.52/472,144,986 = 269,305,906.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,097,007.52x = 472,144,986 × 269,305,906.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,097,007.52x = 127,151,433,255,858,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,151,433,255,858,912/342,097,007.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,682,389.68
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