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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,672,002.40, 248,508,003.60 and 140,162,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,672,002.40, 248,508,003.60 and 140,162,834.40 is: 210,244,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,672,002.40 : 248,508,003.60 = 140,162,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,672,002.40/248,508,003.60 = 140,162,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,672,002.40x = 248,508,003.60 × 140,162,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,672,002.40x = 34,831,586,155,661,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,831,586,155,661,404/165,672,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,244,251.60

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