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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,390,425.20, 251,316,656.40 and 179,390,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,390,425.20, 251,316,656.40 and 179,390,425.20 is: 251,316,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,390,425.20 : 251,316,656.40 = 179,390,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,390,425.20/251,316,656.40 = 179,390,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,390,425.20x = 251,316,656.40 × 179,390,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,390,425.20x = 45,083,801,851,438,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,083,801,851,438,296/179,390,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,316,656.40

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