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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,878,342.80, 409,317,514.20 and 150,009,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,878,342.80, 409,317,514.20 and 150,009,183.60 is: 225,013,775.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,878,342.80 : 409,317,514.20 = 150,009,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,878,342.80/409,317,514.20 = 150,009,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,878,342.80x = 409,317,514.20 × 150,009,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,878,342.80x = 61,401,386,138,323,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,401,386,138,323,400/272,878,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,013,775.40

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