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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,658,738.79, 372,023,179.32 and 156,608,986.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,658,738.79, 372,023,179.32 and 156,608,986.23 is: 216,058,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,658,738.79 : 372,023,179.32 = 156,608,986.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,658,738.79/372,023,179.32 = 156,608,986.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,658,738.79x = 372,023,179.32 × 156,608,986.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,658,738.79x = 58,262,172,967,955,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262,172,967,955,544/269,658,738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,058,909.23

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