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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,947,123.63, 376,624,940.38 and 155,457,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,947,123.63, 376,624,940.38 and 155,457,475.89 is: 214,507,344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,947,123.63 : 376,624,940.38 = 155,457,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,947,123.63/376,624,940.38 = 155,457,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,947,123.63x = 376,624,940.38 × 155,457,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,947,123.63x = 58,549,162,588,696,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,549,162,588,696,528/272,947,123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,507,344.17

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