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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,285,427.20, 412,928,140.80 and 158,899,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,285,427.20, 412,928,140.80 and 158,899,848.20 is: 238,349,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,285,427.20 : 412,928,140.80 = 158,899,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,285,427.20/412,928,140.80 = 158,899,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,285,427.20x = 412,928,140.80 × 158,899,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,285,427.20x = 65,614,218,890,628,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,614,218,890,628,224/275,285,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,349,772.30

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