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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,004,181.40, 402,006,272.10 and 176,171,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,004,181.40, 402,006,272.10 and 176,171,176.60 is: 264,256,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,004,181.40 : 402,006,272.10 = 176,171,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,004,181.40/402,006,272.10 = 176,171,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,004,181.40x = 402,006,272.10 × 176,171,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,004,181.40x = 70,821,917,956,436,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,821,917,956,436,752/268,004,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,256,764.90

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