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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,327,999.60, 331,991,999.40 and 144,886,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,327,999.60, 331,991,999.40 and 144,886,809.20 is: 217,330,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,327,999.60 : 331,991,999.40 = 144,886,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,327,999.60/331,991,999.40 = 144,886,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,327,999.60x = 331,991,999.40 × 144,886,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,327,999.60x = 48,101,261,472,994,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101,261,472,994,304/221,327,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,330,213.80

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