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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,744,257.40, 221,616,386.10 and 86,522,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,744,257.40, 221,616,386.10 and 86,522,254.20 is: 129,783,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,744,257.40 : 221,616,386.10 = 86,522,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,744,257.40/221,616,386.10 = 86,522,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,744,257.40x = 221,616,386.10 × 86,522,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,744,257.40x = 19,174,749,293,029,548
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174,749,293,029,548/147,744,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,783,381.30

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