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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,255,999.60, 264,383,999.40 and 171,217,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,255,999.60, 264,383,999.40 and 171,217,151.60 is: 256,825,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,255,999.60 : 264,383,999.40 = 171,217,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,255,999.60/264,383,999.40 = 171,217,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,255,999.60x = 264,383,999.40 × 171,217,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,255,999.60x = 45,267,075,305,884,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,075,305,884,112/176,255,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,825,727.40

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