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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,094,014.51, 430,689,732.12 and 172,873,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,094,014.51, 430,689,732.12 and 172,873,744.32 is: 238,565,762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,094,014.51 : 430,689,732.12 = 172,873,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,094,014.51/430,689,732.12 = 172,873,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,094,014.51x = 430,689,732.12 × 172,873,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,094,014.51x = 74,454,946,632,838,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,454,946,632,838,896/312,094,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,565,762.79

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