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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,248,004.80, 343,872,007.20 and 183,898,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,248,004.80, 343,872,007.20 and 183,898,372.80 is: 275,847,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,248,004.80 : 343,872,007.20 = 183,898,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,248,004.80/343,872,007.20 = 183,898,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,248,004.80x = 343,872,007.20 × 183,898,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,248,004.80x = 63,237,502,575,549,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,237,502,575,549,888/229,248,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,847,559.20

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