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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,009,827.70, 312,014,741.55 and 147,543,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,009,827.70, 312,014,741.55 and 147,543,651.70 is: 221,315,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,009,827.70 : 312,014,741.55 = 147,543,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,009,827.70/312,014,741.55 = 147,543,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,009,827.70x = 312,014,741.55 × 147,543,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,009,827.70x = 46,035,794,352,518,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035,794,352,518,720/208,009,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,315,477.55

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