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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,048,001.70, 657,072,002.55 and 223,057,153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,048,001.70, 657,072,002.55 and 223,057,153.70 is: 334,585,730.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,048,001.70 : 657,072,002.55 = 223,057,153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,048,001.70/657,072,002.55 = 223,057,153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,048,001.70x = 657,072,002.55 × 223,057,153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,048,001.70x = 146,564,610,664,762,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,564,610,664,762,112/438,048,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,585,730.55

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