Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,320,315.32, 948,347,762.58 and 178,344,579
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 632,320,315.32, 948,347,762.58 and 178,344,579 is: 267,479,437.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,320,315.32 : 948,347,762.58 = 178,344,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,320,315.32/948,347,762.58 = 178,344,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,320,315.32x = 948,347,762.58 × 178,344,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,320,315.32x = 169,132,682,462,922,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,132,682,462,922,048/632,320,315.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,479,437.82
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