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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,173,942.40, 357,260,913.60 and 228,096,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,173,942.40, 357,260,913.60 and 228,096,246.40 is: 342,144,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,173,942.40 : 357,260,913.60 = 228,096,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,173,942.40/357,260,913.60 = 228,096,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,173,942.40x = 357,260,913.60 × 228,096,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,173,942.40x = 81,489,873,377,594,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,489,873,377,594,720/238,173,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,144,369.60

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