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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,292,004.80, 412,938,007.20 and 152,847,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,292,004.80, 412,938,007.20 and 152,847,998.40 is: 229,271,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,292,004.80 : 412,938,007.20 = 152,847,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,292,004.80/412,938,007.20 = 152,847,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,292,004.80x = 412,938,007.20 × 152,847,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,292,004.80x = 63,116,747,863,804,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,116,747,863,804,792/275,292,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,271,997.60

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