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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,264,561.47, 401,986,132.56 and 180,501,003.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,264,561.47, 401,986,132.56 and 180,501,003.78 is: 270,475,160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,264,561.47 : 401,986,132.56 = 180,501,003.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,264,561.47/401,986,132.56 = 180,501,003.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,264,561.47x = 401,986,132.56 × 180,501,003.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,264,561.47x = 72,558,900,432,338,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,558,900,432,338,256/268,264,561.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,475,160.92

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