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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,094,052.32, 430,689,784.16 and 172,873,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,094,052.32, 430,689,784.16 and 172,873,782.08 is: 238,565,814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,094,052.32 : 430,689,784.16 = 172,873,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,094,052.32/430,689,784.16 = 172,873,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,094,052.32x = 430,689,784.16 × 172,873,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,094,052.32x = 74,454,971,890,958,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,454,971,890,958,080/312,094,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,565,814.82

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