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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,758,424.70, 237,137,597.91 and 152,740,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,758,424.70, 237,137,597.91 and 152,740,813.70 is: 209,660,337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,758,424.70 : 237,137,597.91 = 152,740,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,758,424.70/237,137,597.91 = 152,740,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,758,424.70x = 237,137,597.91 × 152,740,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,758,424.70x = 36,220,589,662,873,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220,589,662,873,112/172,758,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,660,337.70

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