Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,286,833, 727,930,249.50 and 162,170,705
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485,286,833, 727,930,249.50 and 162,170,705 is: 243,256,057.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,286,833 : 727,930,249.50 = 162,170,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,286,833/727,930,249.50 = 162,170,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,286,833x = 727,930,249.50 × 162,170,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,286,833x = 118,048,961,752,240,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,048,961,752,240,896/485,286,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,256,057.50
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