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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,459,837.92, 367,601,978.58 and 178,382,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,459,837.92, 367,601,978.58 and 178,382,210.80 is: 246,092,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,459,837.92 : 367,601,978.58 = 178,382,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,459,837.92/367,601,978.58 = 178,382,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,459,837.92x = 367,601,978.58 × 178,382,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,459,837.92x = 65,573,653,633,554,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,573,653,633,554,648/266,459,837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,092,072.06

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