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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,059,439.79, 333,996,341.36 and 144,283,393.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,059,439.79, 333,996,341.36 and 144,283,393.71 is: 199,083,851.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,059,439.79 : 333,996,341.36 = 144,283,393.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,059,439.79/333,996,341.36 = 144,283,393.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,059,439.79x = 333,996,341.36 × 144,283,393.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,059,439.79x = 48,190,125,617,423,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,190,125,617,423,024/242,059,439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,083,851.72

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