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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,667,716.88, 376,284,440.16 and 148,912,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,667,716.88, 376,284,440.16 and 148,912,035.36 is: 205,500,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,667,716.88 : 376,284,440.16 = 148,912,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,667,716.88/376,284,440.16 = 148,912,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,667,716.88x = 376,284,440.16 × 148,912,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,667,716.88x = 56,033,281,858,523,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,033,281,858,523,736/272,667,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,500,242.20

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