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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,977,263.60, 409,465,895.40 and 151,808,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,977,263.60, 409,465,895.40 and 151,808,715.60 is: 227,713,073.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,977,263.60 : 409,465,895.40 = 151,808,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,977,263.60/409,465,895.40 = 151,808,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,977,263.60x = 409,465,895.40 × 151,808,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,977,263.60x = 62,160,491,662,677,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160,491,662,677,944/272,977,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,713,073.40

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