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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,584,158.08, 332,009,323.20 and 130,577,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,584,158.08, 332,009,323.20 and 130,577,189.76 is: 180,198,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,584,158.08 : 332,009,323.20 = 130,577,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,584,158.08/332,009,323.20 = 130,577,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,584,158.08x = 332,009,323.20 × 130,577,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,584,158.08x = 43,352,844,397,575,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352,844,397,575,568/240,584,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,198,250.56

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