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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,834,259.68, 376,516,345.20 and 149,082,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,834,259.68, 376,516,345.20 and 149,082,952.16 is: 205,737,242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,834,259.68 : 376,516,345.20 = 149,082,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,834,259.68/376,516,345.20 = 149,082,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,834,259.68x = 376,516,345.20 × 149,082,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,834,259.68x = 56,132,168,278,909,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,132,168,278,909,640/272,834,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,737,242.62

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