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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,983,263.20, 401,974,894.80 and 256,645,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,983,263.20, 401,974,894.80 and 256,645,855.20 is: 384,968,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,983,263.20 : 401,974,894.80 = 256,645,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,983,263.20/401,974,894.80 = 256,645,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,983,263.20x = 401,974,894.80 × 256,645,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,983,263.20x = 103,165,190,644,876,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,165,190,644,876,032/267,983,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,968,782.80

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