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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,250,009.60, 363,375,014.40 and 140,213,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,250,009.60, 363,375,014.40 and 140,213,337.60 is: 210,320,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,250,009.60 : 363,375,014.40 = 140,213,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,250,009.60/363,375,014.40 = 140,213,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,250,009.60x = 363,375,014.40 × 140,213,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,250,009.60x = 50,950,023,569,472,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,950,023,569,472,056/242,250,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,320,006.40

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