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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,259,138.20, 612,388,707.30 and 236,072,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,259,138.20, 612,388,707.30 and 236,072,254.20 is: 354,108,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,259,138.20 : 612,388,707.30 = 236,072,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,259,138.20/612,388,707.30 = 236,072,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,259,138.20x = 612,388,707.30 × 236,072,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,259,138.20x = 144,567,982,578,934,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,567,982,578,934,976/408,259,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,108,381.30

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