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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,178,164.48, 632,285,969.92 and 252,145,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,178,164.48, 632,285,969.92 and 252,145,268.48 is: 347,960,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,178,164.48 : 632,285,969.92 = 252,145,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,178,164.48/632,285,969.92 = 252,145,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,178,164.48x = 632,285,969.92 × 252,145,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,178,164.48x = 159,427,915,641,615,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,427,915,641,615,584/458,178,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,960,527.15

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