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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,926,287.30, 257,889,430.95 and 85,832,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,926,287.30, 257,889,430.95 and 85,832,845.30 is: 128,749,267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,926,287.30 : 257,889,430.95 = 85,832,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,926,287.30/257,889,430.95 = 85,832,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,926,287.30x = 257,889,430.95 × 85,832,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,926,287.30x = 22,135,383,631,236,380
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,383,631,236,380/171,926,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,749,267.95

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