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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,644,957.11, 430,066,852.11 and 172,416,715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,644,957.11, 430,066,852.11 and 172,416,715.32 is: 237,933,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,644,957.11 : 430,066,852.11 = 172,416,715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,644,957.11/430,066,852.11 = 172,416,715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,644,957.11x = 430,066,852.11 × 172,416,715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,644,957.11x = 74,150,714,010,431,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,150,714,010,431,152/311,644,957.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,933,303.01

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