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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,976,705, 440,188,030.02 and 172,298,990.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,976,705, 440,188,030.02 and 172,298,990.44 is: 237,772,702.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,976,705 : 440,188,030.02 = 172,298,990.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,976,705/440,188,030.02 = 172,298,990.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,976,705x = 440,188,030.02 × 172,298,990.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,976,705x = 75,843,953,176,218,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,843,953,176,218,416/318,976,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,772,702.48

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