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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,997,508.13, 279,059,590.73 and 174,636,385.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,997,508.13, 279,059,590.73 and 174,636,385.21 is: 240,071,706.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,997,508.13 : 279,059,590.73 = 174,636,385.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,997,508.13/279,059,590.73 = 174,636,385.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,997,508.13x = 279,059,590.73 × 174,636,385.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,997,508.13x = 48,733,958,183,269,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,733,958,183,269,232/202,997,508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,071,706.46

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