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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,731,408.30, 1,096,097,112.45 and 185,472,942.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,731,408.30, 1,096,097,112.45 and 185,472,942.30 is: 278,209,413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,731,408.30 : 1,096,097,112.45 = 185,472,942.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,731,408.30/1,096,097,112.45 = 185,472,942.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,731,408.30x = 1,096,097,112.45 × 185,472,942.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,731,408.30x = 203,296,356,492,635,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,296,356,492,635,488/730,731,408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,209,413.45

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