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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,918,437.72, 420,785,965.45 and 172,759,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,918,437.72, 420,785,965.45 and 172,759,174.68 is: 238,406,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,918,437.72 : 420,785,965.45 = 172,759,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,918,437.72/420,785,965.45 = 172,759,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,918,437.72x = 420,785,965.45 × 172,759,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,918,437.72x = 72,694,636,107,205,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694,636,107,205,200/304,918,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,406,823.32

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