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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,172,023.40, 407,691,164.70 and 272,172,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,172,023.40, 407,691,164.70 and 272,172,023.40 is: 407,691,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,172,023.40 : 407,691,164.70 = 272,172,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,172,023.40/407,691,164.70 = 272,172,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,172,023.40x = 407,691,164.70 × 272,172,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,172,023.40x = 110,962,129,218,701,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,962,129,218,701,648/272,172,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,691,164.70

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