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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,292,167.70, 646,938,251.55 and 172,692,977.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,292,167.70, 646,938,251.55 and 172,692,977.10 is: 259,039,465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,292,167.70 : 646,938,251.55 = 172,692,977.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,292,167.70/646,938,251.55 = 172,692,977.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,292,167.70x = 646,938,251.55 × 172,692,977.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,292,167.70x = 111,721,692,660,038,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,721,692,660,038,176/431,292,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,039,465.65

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