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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,375,998.80, 368,063,998.20 and 72,879,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,375,998.80, 368,063,998.20 and 72,879,435.60 is: 109,319,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,375,998.80 : 368,063,998.20 = 72,879,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,375,998.80/368,063,998.20 = 72,879,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,375,998.80x = 368,063,998.20 × 72,879,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,375,998.80x = 26,824,296,453,495,412
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824,296,453,495,412/245,375,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,319,153.40

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