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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,599,038.55, 332,017,782.50 and 130,588,389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,599,038.55, 332,017,782.50 and 130,588,389.59 is: 180,207,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,599,038.55 : 332,017,782.50 = 130,588,389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,599,038.55/332,017,782.50 = 130,588,389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,599,038.55x = 332,017,782.50 × 130,588,389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,599,038.55x = 43,357,667,530,584,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,357,667,530,584,264/240,599,038.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,207,152.09

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