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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,642,001.40, 252,963,002.10 and 139,944,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,642,001.40, 252,963,002.10 and 139,944,187.40 is: 209,916,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,642,001.40 : 252,963,002.10 = 139,944,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,642,001.40/252,963,002.10 = 139,944,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,642,001.40x = 252,963,002.10 × 139,944,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,642,001.40x = 35,400,701,771,148,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,400,701,771,148,996/168,642,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,916,281.10

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