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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,365,500, 375,425,313.12 and 184,227,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,365,500, 375,425,313.12 and 184,227,355.20 is: 253,936,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,365,500 : 375,425,313.12 = 184,227,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,365,500/375,425,313.12 = 184,227,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,365,500x = 375,425,313.12 × 184,227,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,365,500x = 69,163,612,511,229,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,163,612,511,229,456/272,365,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,936,759.65

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