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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,162,491.23, 430,810,691.91 and 172,976,912.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,162,491.23, 430,810,691.91 and 172,976,912.35 is: 238,722,797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,162,491.23 : 430,810,691.91 = 172,976,912.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,162,491.23/430,810,691.91 = 172,976,912.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,162,491.23x = 430,810,691.91 × 172,976,912.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,162,491.23x = 74,520,303,293,958,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,520,303,293,958,928/312,162,491.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,722,797.86

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