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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,239,869.15, 440,550,824.57 and 172,562,153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,239,869.15, 440,550,824.57 and 172,562,153.15 is: 238,135,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,239,869.15 : 440,550,824.57 = 172,562,153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,239,869.15/440,550,824.57 = 172,562,153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,239,869.15x = 440,550,824.57 × 172,562,153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,239,869.15x = 76,022,398,860,692,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,022,398,860,692,800/319,239,869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,135,666.02

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