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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,448,233.60, 408,672,350.40 and 143,005,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,448,233.60, 408,672,350.40 and 143,005,827.20 is: 214,508,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,448,233.60 : 408,672,350.40 = 143,005,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,448,233.60/408,672,350.40 = 143,005,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,448,233.60x = 408,672,350.40 × 143,005,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,448,233.60x = 58,442,527,522,720,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,442,527,522,720,240/272,448,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,508,740.80

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