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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,380,035.20, 550,314,225.60 and 185,729,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,380,035.20, 550,314,225.60 and 185,729,564.80 is: 278,212,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,380,035.20 : 550,314,225.60 = 185,729,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,380,035.20/550,314,225.60 = 185,729,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,380,035.20x = 550,314,225.60 × 185,729,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,380,035.20x = 102,209,621,623,937,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,209,621,623,937,024/367,380,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,212,237.55

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