Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,143,967.20, 539,747,079.12 and 226,142,172
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391,143,967.20, 539,747,079.12 and 226,142,172 is: 312,057,930.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,143,967.20 : 539,747,079.12 = 226,142,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,143,967.20/539,747,079.12 = 226,142,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,143,967.20x = 539,747,079.12 × 226,142,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,143,967.20x = 122,059,576,802,852,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,059,576,802,852,656/391,143,967.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,057,930.17
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