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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,413,708.20, 408,620,562.30 and 181,241,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,413,708.20, 408,620,562.30 and 181,241,663.40 is: 271,862,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,413,708.20 : 408,620,562.30 = 181,241,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,413,708.20/408,620,562.30 = 181,241,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,413,708.20x = 408,620,562.30 × 181,241,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,413,708.20x = 74,059,070,410,695,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,059,070,410,695,328/272,413,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,862,495.10

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