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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,661,253.20, 402,991,879.80 and 86,908,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,661,253.20, 402,991,879.80 and 86,908,431.20 is: 130,362,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,661,253.20 : 402,991,879.80 = 86,908,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,661,253.20/402,991,879.80 = 86,908,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,661,253.20x = 402,991,879.80 × 86,908,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,661,253.20x = 35,023,392,059,756,972
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,023,392,059,756,972/268,661,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,362,646.80

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