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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,717,167.70, 860,575,751.55 and 185,579,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,717,167.70, 860,575,751.55 and 185,579,233.35 is: 278,368,850.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,717,167.70 : 860,575,751.55 = 185,579,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,717,167.70/860,575,751.55 = 185,579,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,717,167.70x = 860,575,751.55 × 185,579,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,717,167.70x = 159,704,988,212,249,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,704,988,212,249,056/573,717,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,368,850.03

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