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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,413,673.70, 408,620,510.55 and 181,241,628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,413,673.70, 408,620,510.55 and 181,241,628.90 is: 271,862,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,413,673.70 : 408,620,510.55 = 181,241,628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,413,673.70/408,620,510.55 = 181,241,628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,413,673.70x = 408,620,510.55 × 181,241,628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,413,673.70x = 74,059,046,934,031,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,059,046,934,031,632/272,413,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,862,443.35

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