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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,734,181.20, 398,601,271.80 and 237,036,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,734,181.20, 398,601,271.80 and 237,036,367.20 is: 355,554,550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,734,181.20 : 398,601,271.80 = 237,036,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,734,181.20/398,601,271.80 = 237,036,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,734,181.20x = 398,601,271.80 × 237,036,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,734,181.20x = 94,482,997,428,771,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,482,997,428,771,808/265,734,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,554,550.80

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