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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,573,007.80, 275,359,511.70 and 172,802,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,573,007.80, 275,359,511.70 and 172,802,470.20 is: 259,203,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,573,007.80 : 275,359,511.70 = 172,802,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,573,007.80/275,359,511.70 = 172,802,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,573,007.80x = 275,359,511.70 × 172,802,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,573,007.80x = 47,582,803,814,825,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582,803,814,825,792/183,573,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,203,705.30

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