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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,261,490, 376,892,372.70 and 114,851,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,261,490, 376,892,372.70 and 114,851,214.12 is: 172,276,884.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,261,490 : 376,892,372.70 = 114,851,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,261,490/376,892,372.70 = 114,851,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,261,490x = 376,892,372.70 × 114,851,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,261,490x = 43,286,546,597,162,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,286,546,597,162,544/251,261,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,276,884.12

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