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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,440,434.29, 375,962,552.80 and 148,681,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,440,434.29, 375,962,552.80 and 148,681,997.15 is: 205,178,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,440,434.29 : 375,962,552.80 = 148,681,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,440,434.29/375,962,552.80 = 148,681,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,440,434.29x = 375,962,552.80 × 148,681,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,440,434.29x = 55,898,863,201,664,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,898,863,201,664,816/272,440,434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,178,292.82

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