Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,159,330.40, 73,174,228 and 52,159,330.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,159,330.40, 73,174,228 and 52,159,330.40 is: 73,174,228
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,159,330.40 : 73,174,228 = 52,159,330.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,159,330.40/73,174,228 = 52,159,330.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,159,330.40x = 73,174,228 × 52,159,330.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,159,330.40x = 3,816,718,735,016,931 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,816,718,735,016,931/52,159,330.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,174,228
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