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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,999,015.90, 558,901,327.05 and 236,440,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,999,015.90, 558,901,327.05 and 236,440,014.30 is: 354,281,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,999,015.90 : 558,901,327.05 = 236,440,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,999,015.90/558,901,327.05 = 236,440,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,999,015.90x = 558,901,327.05 × 236,440,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,999,015.90x = 132,146,637,759,990,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,146,637,759,990,976/372,999,015.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,281,464.90

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