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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,072,001.60, 256,608,002.40 and 116,652,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,072,001.60, 256,608,002.40 and 116,652,443.20 is: 174,978,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,072,001.60 : 256,608,002.40 = 116,652,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,072,001.60/256,608,002.40 = 116,652,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,072,001.60x = 256,608,002.40 × 116,652,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,072,001.60x = 29,933,950,424,631,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933,950,424,631,464/171,072,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,978,664.80

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