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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,487,750.78, 442,273,095.99 and 173,810,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,487,750.78, 442,273,095.99 and 173,810,034.78 is: 239,857,847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,487,750.78 : 442,273,095.99 = 173,810,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,487,750.78/442,273,095.99 = 173,810,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,487,750.78x = 442,273,095.99 × 173,810,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,487,750.78x = 76,871,502,196,280,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,871,502,196,280,176/320,487,750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,857,847.95

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