Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,878,403, 149,817,604.50 and 28,074,819
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 99,878,403, 149,817,604.50 and 28,074,819 is: 42,112,228.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,878,403 : 149,817,604.50 = 28,074,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,878,403/149,817,604.50 = 28,074,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,878,403x = 149,817,604.50 × 28,074,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,878,403x = 4,206,102,129,351,085.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,206,102,129,351,085.50/99,878,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,112,228.50
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