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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,365,632, 375,425,495.28 and 184,227,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,365,632, 375,425,495.28 and 184,227,487.20 is: 253,936,941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,365,632 : 375,425,495.28 = 184,227,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,365,632/375,425,495.28 = 184,227,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,365,632x = 375,425,495.28 × 184,227,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,365,632x = 69,163,695,626,249,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,163,695,626,249,848/272,365,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,936,941.74

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