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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,621,432.80, 657,932,149.20 and 180,022,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,621,432.80, 657,932,149.20 and 180,022,242.20 is: 270,033,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,621,432.80 : 657,932,149.20 = 180,022,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,621,432.80/657,932,149.20 = 180,022,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,621,432.80x = 657,932,149.20 × 180,022,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,621,432.80x = 118,442,420,714,448,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,442,420,714,448,944/438,621,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,033,363.30

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