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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,462,442.70, 384,664,139.55 and 74,709,620.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,462,442.70, 384,664,139.55 and 74,709,620.70 is: 112,055,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,462,442.70 : 384,664,139.55 = 74,709,620.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,462,442.70/384,664,139.55 = 74,709,620.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,462,442.70x = 384,664,139.55 × 74,709,620.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,462,442.70x = 28,738,111,962,672,372
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738,111,962,672,372/256,462,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,055,830.32

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