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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,447,147.50, 312,670,731 and 142,803,555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,447,147.50, 312,670,731 and 142,803,555.18 is: 214,205,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,447,147.50 : 312,670,731 = 142,803,555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,447,147.50/312,670,731 = 142,803,555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,447,147.50x = 312,670,731 × 142,803,555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,447,147.50x = 44,650,491,987,529,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,650,491,987,529,440/208,447,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,205,339.45

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