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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,272,003.20, 402,408,004.80 and 222,922,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,272,003.20, 402,408,004.80 and 222,922,371.20 is: 334,383,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,272,003.20 : 402,408,004.80 = 222,922,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,272,003.20/402,408,004.80 = 222,922,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,272,003.20x = 402,408,004.80 × 222,922,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,272,003.20x = 89,705,746,619,876,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,705,746,619,876,976/268,272,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,383,556.80

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