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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,291,253.20, 268,936,879.80 and 179,291,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,291,253.20, 268,936,879.80 and 179,291,253.20 is: 268,936,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,291,253.20 : 268,936,879.80 = 179,291,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,291,253.20/268,936,879.80 = 179,291,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,291,253.20x = 268,936,879.80 × 179,291,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,291,253.20x = 48,218,030,211,039,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,218,030,211,039,768/179,291,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,936,879.80

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