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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,008,049.20, 312,012,073.80 and 147,541,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,008,049.20, 312,012,073.80 and 147,541,873.20 is: 221,312,809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,008,049.20 : 312,012,073.80 = 147,541,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,008,049.20/312,012,073.80 = 147,541,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,008,049.20x = 312,012,073.80 × 147,541,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,008,049.20x = 46,034,845,829,468,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034,845,829,468,640/208,008,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,312,809.80

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