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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,281,036.80, 349,921,555.20 and 172,814,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,281,036.80, 349,921,555.20 and 172,814,860.80 is: 259,222,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,281,036.80 : 349,921,555.20 = 172,814,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,281,036.80/349,921,555.20 = 172,814,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,281,036.80x = 349,921,555.20 × 172,814,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,281,036.80x = 60,471,644,852,807,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,471,644,852,807,520/233,281,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,222,291.20

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