Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,838,502.04, 536,814,556.74 and 115,444,719
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357,838,502.04, 536,814,556.74 and 115,444,719 is: 173,185,404.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,838,502.04 : 536,814,556.74 = 115,444,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,838,502.04/536,814,556.74 = 115,444,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,838,502.04x = 536,814,556.74 × 115,444,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,838,502.04x = 61,972,405,657,958,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,972,405,657,958,856/357,838,502.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,185,404.32
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