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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,968,942.40, 358,453,413.60 and 147,135,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,968,942.40, 358,453,413.60 and 147,135,937.60 is: 220,703,906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,968,942.40 : 358,453,413.60 = 147,135,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,968,942.40/358,453,413.60 = 147,135,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,968,942.40x = 358,453,413.60 × 147,135,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,968,942.40x = 52,741,379,095,956,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,741,379,095,956,592/238,968,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,703,906.40

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