Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,149,541.02, 474,926,434.95 and 187,516,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344,149,541.02, 474,926,434.95 and 187,516,648 is: 258,773,011.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,149,541.02 : 474,926,434.95 = 187,516,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,149,541.02/474,926,434.95 = 187,516,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,149,541.02x = 474,926,434.95 × 187,516,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,149,541.02x = 89,056,613,128,414,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,056,613,128,414,048/344,149,541.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,773,011.48
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