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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,786,145.90, 364,179,218.85 and 217,276,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,786,145.90, 364,179,218.85 and 217,276,977.90 is: 325,915,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,786,145.90 : 364,179,218.85 = 217,276,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,786,145.90/364,179,218.85 = 217,276,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,786,145.90x = 364,179,218.85 × 217,276,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,786,145.90x = 79,127,760,085,710,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,127,760,085,710,720/242,786,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,915,466.85

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