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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,779,410.80, 356,669,116.20 and 172,946,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,779,410.80, 356,669,116.20 and 172,946,233.20 is: 259,419,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,779,410.80 : 356,669,116.20 = 172,946,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,779,410.80/356,669,116.20 = 172,946,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,779,410.80x = 356,669,116.20 × 172,946,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,779,410.80x = 61,684,580,145,563,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,684,580,145,563,088/237,779,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,419,349.80

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