Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,220,599.31, 898,830,898.97 and 168,399,095.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 599,220,599.31, 898,830,898.97 and 168,399,095.31 is: 252,598,642.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,220,599.31 : 898,830,898.97 = 168,399,095.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,220,599.31/898,830,898.97 = 168,399,095.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,220,599.31x = 898,830,898.97 × 168,399,095.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,220,599.31x = 151,362,310,223,222,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,362,310,223,222,016/599,220,599.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,598,642.97
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