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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,327,239.40, 360,490,859.10 and 159,548,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,327,239.40, 360,490,859.10 and 159,548,207.40 is: 239,322,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,327,239.40 : 360,490,859.10 = 159,548,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,327,239.40/360,490,859.10 = 159,548,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,327,239.40x = 360,490,859.10 × 159,548,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,327,239.40x = 57,515,670,353,490,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,515,670,353,490,984/240,327,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,322,311.10

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