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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,344,004.80, 402,516,007.20 and 237,733,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,344,004.80, 402,516,007.20 and 237,733,003.20 is: 356,599,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,344,004.80 : 402,516,007.20 = 237,733,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,344,004.80/402,516,007.20 = 237,733,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,344,004.80x = 402,516,007.20 × 237,733,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,344,004.80x = 95,691,339,227,728,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,691,339,227,728,816/268,344,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,599,504.80

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