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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,992,265.76, 375,338,371.92 and 148,230,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,992,265.76, 375,338,371.92 and 148,230,279.20 is: 204,551,815.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,992,265.76 : 375,338,371.92 = 148,230,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,992,265.76/375,338,371.92 = 148,230,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,992,265.76x = 375,338,371.92 × 148,230,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,992,265.76x = 55,636,511,664,175,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,636,511,664,175,040/271,992,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,551,815.14

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