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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,972,137.88, 563,728,257.50 and 179,295,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,972,137.88, 563,728,257.50 and 179,295,705.26 is: 268,833,898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,972,137.88 : 563,728,257.50 = 179,295,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,972,137.88/563,728,257.50 = 179,295,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,972,137.88x = 563,728,257.50 × 179,295,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,972,137.88x = 101,074,055,503,453,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,074,055,503,453,376/375,972,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,833,898.37

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