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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,222,121.52, 825,240,511.44 and 156,721,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,222,121.52, 825,240,511.44 and 156,721,283.28 is: 235,055,529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,222,121.52 : 825,240,511.44 = 156,721,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,222,121.52/825,240,511.44 = 156,721,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,222,121.52x = 825,240,511.44 × 156,721,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,222,121.52x = 129,332,751,967,520,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,332,751,967,520,336/550,222,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,055,529.23

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