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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,969,143.80, 314,953,715.70 and 179,358,142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,969,143.80, 314,953,715.70 and 179,358,142.20 is: 269,037,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,969,143.80 : 314,953,715.70 = 179,358,142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,969,143.80/314,953,715.70 = 179,358,142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,969,143.80x = 314,953,715.70 × 179,358,142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,969,143.80x = 56,489,513,326,938,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,489,513,326,938,968/209,969,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,037,213.30

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