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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,032,977.70, 357,049,466.55 and 168,496,875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,032,977.70, 357,049,466.55 and 168,496,875.30 is: 252,745,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,032,977.70 : 357,049,466.55 = 168,496,875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,032,977.70/357,049,466.55 = 168,496,875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,032,977.70x = 357,049,466.55 × 168,496,875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,032,977.70x = 60,161,719,441,206,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161,719,441,206,880/238,032,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,745,312.95

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