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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,467,503.92, 431,204,376.60 and 173,234,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,467,503.92, 431,204,376.60 and 173,234,681.52 is: 239,063,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,467,503.92 : 431,204,376.60 = 173,234,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,467,503.92/431,204,376.60 = 173,234,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,467,503.92x = 431,204,376.60 × 173,234,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,467,503.92x = 74,699,552,850,331,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,699,552,850,331,152/312,467,503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,063,428.72

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