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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,829,827, 392,746,708.80 and 116,224,244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,829,827, 392,746,708.80 and 116,224,244.01 is: 174,337,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,829,827 : 392,746,708.80 = 116,224,244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,829,827/392,746,708.80 = 116,224,244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,829,827x = 392,746,708.80 × 116,224,244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,829,827x = 45,646,689,317,695,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,646,689,317,695,616/261,829,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,337,239.73

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