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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,542,300.12, 352,939,265.88 and 171,764,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,542,300.12, 352,939,265.88 and 171,764,982.47 is: 237,231,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,542,300.12 : 352,939,265.88 = 171,764,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,542,300.12/352,939,265.88 = 171,764,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,542,300.12x = 352,939,265.88 × 171,764,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,542,300.12x = 60,622,606,816,852,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,622,606,816,852,864/255,542,300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,231,201.21

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