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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,727,316.80, 398,590,975.20 and 228,739,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,727,316.80, 398,590,975.20 and 228,739,023.20 is: 343,108,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,727,316.80 : 398,590,975.20 = 228,739,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,727,316.80/398,590,975.20 = 228,739,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,727,316.80x = 398,590,975.20 × 228,739,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,727,316.80x = 91,173,310,323,583,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,173,310,323,583,424/265,727,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,108,534.80

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