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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,260,975.90, 377,264,161.24 and 168,978,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,260,975.90, 377,264,161.24 and 168,978,867.26 is: 233,292,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,260,975.90 : 377,264,161.24 = 168,978,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,260,975.90/377,264,161.24 = 168,978,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,260,975.90x = 377,264,161.24 × 168,978,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,260,975.90x = 63,749,670,621,820,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,749,670,621,820,432/273,260,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,292,259.95

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