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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,385,129.20, 434,581,578.60 and 153,336,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,385,129.20, 434,581,578.60 and 153,336,233.20 is: 230,271,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,385,129.20 : 434,581,578.60 = 153,336,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,385,129.20/434,581,578.60 = 153,336,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,385,129.20x = 434,581,578.60 × 153,336,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,385,129.20x = 66,637,102,280,633,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,637,102,280,633,728/289,385,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,271,342.78

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