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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,647,869.60, 363,971,804.40 and 182,181,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,647,869.60, 363,971,804.40 and 182,181,693.60 is: 273,272,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,647,869.60 : 363,971,804.40 = 182,181,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,647,869.60/363,971,804.40 = 182,181,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,647,869.60x = 363,971,804.40 × 182,181,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,647,869.60x = 66,308,999,748,239,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,308,999,748,239,928/242,647,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,272,540.40

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