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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,774,009.40, 298,161,014.10 and 168,540,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,774,009.40, 298,161,014.10 and 168,540,921.40 is: 252,811,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,774,009.40 : 298,161,014.10 = 168,540,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,774,009.40/298,161,014.10 = 168,540,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,774,009.40x = 298,161,014.10 × 168,540,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,774,009.40x = 50,252,332,041,972,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,252,332,041,972,400/198,774,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,811,382.10

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