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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,968,235.60, 409,452,353.40 and 119,913,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,968,235.60, 409,452,353.40 and 119,913,227.60 is: 179,869,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,968,235.60 : 409,452,353.40 = 119,913,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,968,235.60/409,452,353.40 = 119,913,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,968,235.60x = 409,452,353.40 × 119,913,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,968,235.60x = 49,098,753,244,609,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,098,753,244,609,832/272,968,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,869,841.40

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