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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,182,779.60, 342,274,169.40 and 228,182,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,182,779.60, 342,274,169.40 and 228,182,779.60 is: 342,274,169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,182,779.60 : 342,274,169.40 = 228,182,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,182,779.60/342,274,169.40 = 228,182,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,182,779.60x = 342,274,169.40 × 228,182,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,182,779.60x = 78,101,071,358,973,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,101,071,358,973,264/228,182,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,274,169.40

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