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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,262,143.44, 400,952,865.72 and 85,520,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,262,143.44, 400,952,865.72 and 85,520,227.28 is: 128,299,428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,262,143.44 : 400,952,865.72 = 85,520,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,262,143.44/400,952,865.72 = 85,520,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,262,143.44x = 400,952,865.72 × 85,520,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,262,143.44x = 34,289,580,204,941,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289,580,204,941,724/267,262,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,299,428.28

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