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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,254,916.40, 363,382,374.60 and 223,548,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,254,916.40, 363,382,374.60 and 223,548,193.20 is: 335,322,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,254,916.40 : 363,382,374.60 = 223,548,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,254,916.40/363,382,374.60 = 223,548,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,254,916.40x = 363,382,374.60 × 223,548,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,254,916.40x = 81,233,473,282,555,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,233,473,282,555,568/242,254,916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,322,289.80

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