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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,336,778.20, 402,292,590.90 and 147,168,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,336,778.20, 402,292,590.90 and 147,168,230.20 is: 220,635,758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,336,778.20 : 402,292,590.90 = 147,168,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,336,778.20/402,292,590.90 = 147,168,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,336,778.20x = 402,292,590.90 × 147,168,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,336,778.20x = 59,204,688,625,325,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,204,688,625,325,616/268,336,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,635,758.63

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