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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,567,966.84, 340,262,945.10 and 142,145,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,567,966.84, 340,262,945.10 and 142,145,540.28 is: 196,160,356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,567,966.84 : 340,262,945.10 = 142,145,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,567,966.84/340,262,945.10 = 142,145,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,567,966.84x = 340,262,945.10 × 142,145,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,567,966.84x = 48,366,860,168,503,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366,860,168,503,480/246,567,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,160,356.06

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