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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,316,871.11, 375,745,885.88 and 162,318,819.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,316,871.11, 375,745,885.88 and 162,318,819.27 is: 223,969,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,316,871.11 : 375,745,885.88 = 162,318,819.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,316,871.11/375,745,885.88 = 162,318,819.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,316,871.11x = 375,745,885.88 × 162,318,819.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,316,871.11x = 60,990,628,541,601,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,990,628,541,601,768/272,316,871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,969,335.04

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