Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,520,858.38, 478,222,246.43 and 195,761,226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,520,858.38, 478,222,246.43 and 195,761,226 is: 270,163,746.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,520,858.38 : 478,222,246.43 = 195,761,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,520,858.38/478,222,246.43 = 195,761,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,520,858.38x = 478,222,246.43 × 195,761,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,520,858.38x = 93,617,373,261,610,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,617,373,261,610,928/346,520,858.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,163,746.27
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