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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,272,030.30, 402,408,045.45 and 132,223,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,272,030.30, 402,408,045.45 and 132,223,134.30 is: 198,334,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,272,030.30 : 402,408,045.45 = 132,223,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,272,030.30/402,408,045.45 = 132,223,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,272,030.30x = 402,408,045.45 × 132,223,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,272,030.30x = 53,207,653,036,935,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,207,653,036,935,848/268,272,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,334,701.45

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