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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,344,006.80, 402,516,010.20 and 237,733,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,344,006.80, 402,516,010.20 and 237,733,005.20 is: 356,599,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,344,006.80 : 402,516,010.20 = 237,733,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,344,006.80/402,516,010.20 = 237,733,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,344,006.80x = 402,516,010.20 × 237,733,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,344,006.80x = 95,691,340,745,959,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,691,340,745,959,840/268,344,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,599,507.80

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