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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,886,789.16, 375,781,509.18 and 177,882,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,886,789.16, 375,781,509.18 and 177,882,279.72 is: 266,434,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,886,789.16 : 375,781,509.18 = 177,882,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,886,789.16/375,781,509.18 = 177,882,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,886,789.16x = 375,781,509.18 × 177,882,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,886,789.16x = 66,844,871,529,560,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,844,871,529,560,512/250,886,789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,434,401.56

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