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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,008,051.20, 352,512,076.80 and 171,307,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,008,051.20, 352,512,076.80 and 171,307,059.20 is: 256,960,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,008,051.20 : 352,512,076.80 = 171,307,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,008,051.20/352,512,076.80 = 171,307,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,008,051.20x = 352,512,076.80 × 171,307,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,008,051.20x = 60,387,807,209,092,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,387,807,209,092,544/235,008,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,960,588.80

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