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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,452,422.30, 381,678,633.45 and 173,830,854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,452,422.30, 381,678,633.45 and 173,830,854.30 is: 260,746,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,452,422.30 : 381,678,633.45 = 173,830,854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,452,422.30/381,678,633.45 = 173,830,854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,452,422.30x = 381,678,633.45 × 173,830,854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,452,422.30x = 66,347,522,920,670,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347,522,920,670,056/254,452,422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,746,281.45

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