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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,709,976.96, 370,807,840.56 and 149,638,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,709,976.96, 370,807,840.56 and 149,638,710.92 is: 206,494,778.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,709,976.96 : 370,807,840.56 = 149,638,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,709,976.96/370,807,840.56 = 149,638,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,709,976.96x = 370,807,840.56 × 149,638,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,709,976.96x = 55,487,207,260,427,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487,207,260,427,288/268,709,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,494,778.83

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