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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,955,237.20, 400,432,855.80 and 236,722,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,955,237.20, 400,432,855.80 and 236,722,149.20 is: 355,083,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,955,237.20 : 400,432,855.80 = 236,722,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,955,237.20/400,432,855.80 = 236,722,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,955,237.20x = 400,432,855.80 × 236,722,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,955,237.20x = 94,791,326,235,269,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,791,326,235,269,680/266,955,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,083,223.80

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