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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,599,023.92, 332,017,762.32 and 130,588,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,599,023.92, 332,017,762.32 and 130,588,374.96 is: 180,207,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,599,023.92 : 332,017,762.32 = 130,588,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,599,023.92/332,017,762.32 = 130,588,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,599,023.92x = 332,017,762.32 × 130,588,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,599,023.92x = 43,357,660,039,224,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,357,660,039,224,320/240,599,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,207,131.90

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