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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,425,457.73, 378,758,099.12 and 174,821,785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,425,457.73, 378,758,099.12 and 174,821,785.70 is: 262,315,726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,425,457.73 : 378,758,099.12 = 174,821,785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,425,457.73/378,758,099.12 = 174,821,785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,425,457.73x = 378,758,099.12 × 174,821,785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,425,457.73x = 66,215,167,235,860,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,215,167,235,860,512/252,425,457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,315,726.13

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