Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,850,305.72, 833,782,554.18 and 146,902,923
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 555,850,305.72, 833,782,554.18 and 146,902,923 is: 220,356,259.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,850,305.72 : 833,782,554.18 = 146,902,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,850,305.72/833,782,554.18 = 146,902,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,850,305.72x = 833,782,554.18 × 146,902,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,850,305.72x = 122,485,094,355,447,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,485,094,355,447,856/555,850,305.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,356,259.76
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