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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,877,272.80, 409,315,909.20 and 150,008,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,877,272.80, 409,315,909.20 and 150,008,113.60 is: 225,012,170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,877,272.80 : 409,315,909.20 = 150,008,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,877,272.80/409,315,909.20 = 150,008,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,877,272.80x = 409,315,909.20 × 150,008,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,877,272.80x = 61,400,707,405,560,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,400,707,405,560,880/272,877,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,012,170.40

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