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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,135,254.14, 882,334,451.13 and 179,223,407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,135,254.14, 882,334,451.13 and 179,223,407.74 is: 268,875,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,135,254.14 : 882,334,451.13 = 179,223,407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,135,254.14/882,334,451.13 = 179,223,407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,135,254.14x = 882,334,451.13 × 179,223,407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,135,254.14x = 158,134,987,097,921,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,134,987,097,921,088/588,135,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,875,205.12

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