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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,581,309.62, 340,287,705.75 and 140,732,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,581,309.62, 340,287,705.75 and 140,732,601.86 is: 194,214,128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,581,309.62 : 340,287,705.75 = 140,732,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,581,309.62/340,287,705.75 = 140,732,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,581,309.62x = 340,287,705.75 × 140,732,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,581,309.62x = 47,889,574,211,167,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889,574,211,167,584/246,581,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,214,128.74

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