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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,861,154.80, 356,791,732.20 and 212,918,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,861,154.80, 356,791,732.20 and 212,918,857.20 is: 319,378,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,861,154.80 : 356,791,732.20 = 212,918,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,861,154.80/356,791,732.20 = 212,918,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,861,154.80x = 356,791,732.20 × 212,918,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,861,154.80x = 75,967,687,878,432,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,967,687,878,432,432/237,861,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,378,285.80

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