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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,239,436.24, 430,889,999.40 and 173,019,213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,239,436.24, 430,889,999.40 and 173,019,213.84 is: 238,766,280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,239,436.24 : 430,889,999.40 = 173,019,213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,239,436.24/430,889,999.40 = 173,019,213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,239,436.24x = 430,889,999.40 × 173,019,213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,239,436.24x = 74,552,248,947,706,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,552,248,947,706,064/312,239,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,766,280.92

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