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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,865,239.60, 489,364,729.80 and 172,810,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,865,239.60, 489,364,729.80 and 172,810,231.60 is: 259,515,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,865,239.60 : 489,364,729.80 = 172,810,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,865,239.60/489,364,729.80 = 172,810,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,865,239.60x = 489,364,729.80 × 172,810,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,865,239.60x = 84,567,232,293,609,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,567,232,293,609,424/325,865,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,515,965.55

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