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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,008,905.70, 312,013,358.55 and 147,542,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,008,905.70, 312,013,358.55 and 147,542,729.70 is: 221,314,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,008,905.70 : 312,013,358.55 = 147,542,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,008,905.70/312,013,358.55 = 147,542,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,008,905.70x = 312,013,358.55 × 147,542,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,008,905.70x = 46,035,302,623,331,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035,302,623,331,832/208,008,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,314,094.55

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