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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,952,252.80, 314,928,379.20 and 185,718,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,952,252.80, 314,928,379.20 and 185,718,543.20 is: 278,577,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,952,252.80 : 314,928,379.20 = 185,718,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,952,252.80/314,928,379.20 = 185,718,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,952,252.80x = 314,928,379.20 × 185,718,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,952,252.80x = 58,488,039,797,361,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,488,039,797,361,176/209,952,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,577,814.80

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