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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,411,259.96, 375,935,535 and 148,659,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,411,259.96, 375,935,535 and 148,659,923.28 is: 205,155,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,411,259.96 : 375,935,535 = 148,659,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,411,259.96/375,935,535 = 148,659,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,411,259.96x = 375,935,535 × 148,659,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,411,259.96x = 55,886,547,791,325,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,886,547,791,325,752/272,411,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,155,057.83

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