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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,034,999.40, 256,552,499.10 and 149,511,638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,034,999.40, 256,552,499.10 and 149,511,638.90 is: 224,267,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,034,999.40 : 256,552,499.10 = 149,511,638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,034,999.40/256,552,499.10 = 149,511,638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,034,999.40x = 256,552,499.10 × 149,511,638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,034,999.40x = 38,357,584,604,331,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,357,584,604,331,776/171,034,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,267,458.35

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