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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,849,997.60, 308,774,996.40 and 177,152,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,849,997.60, 308,774,996.40 and 177,152,183.60 is: 265,728,275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,849,997.60 : 308,774,996.40 = 177,152,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,849,997.60/308,774,996.40 = 177,152,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,849,997.60x = 308,774,996.40 × 177,152,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,849,997.60x = 54,700,164,853,342,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700,164,853,342,136/205,849,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,728,275.40

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