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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,262,383.74, 240,595,572.45 and 150,439,475.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,262,383.74, 240,595,572.45 and 150,439,475.82 is: 206,519,339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,262,383.74 : 240,595,572.45 = 150,439,475.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,262,383.74/240,595,572.45 = 150,439,475.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,262,383.74x = 240,595,572.45 × 150,439,475.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,262,383.74x = 36,195,071,803,990,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195,071,803,990,832/175,262,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,519,339.93

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