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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,237,851.38, 328,776,209.22 and 132,395,727.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,237,851.38, 328,776,209.22 and 132,395,727.53 is: 182,710,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,237,851.38 : 328,776,209.22 = 132,395,727.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,237,851.38/328,776,209.22 = 132,395,727.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,237,851.38x = 328,776,209.22 × 132,395,727.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,237,851.38x = 43,528,565,414,237,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528,565,414,237,400/238,237,851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,710,535.55

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