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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,285,132.32, 375,755,880.72 and 148,526,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,285,132.32, 375,755,880.72 and 148,526,359.84 is: 204,967,684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,285,132.32 : 375,755,880.72 = 148,526,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,285,132.32/375,755,880.72 = 148,526,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,285,132.32x = 375,755,880.72 × 148,526,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,285,132.32x = 55,809,653,151,814,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,809,653,151,814,840/272,285,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,967,684.71

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