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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,852,234.24, 340,659,187.20 and 142,451,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,852,234.24, 340,659,187.20 and 142,451,969.28 is: 196,585,508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,852,234.24 : 340,659,187.20 = 142,451,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,852,234.24/340,659,187.20 = 142,451,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,852,234.24x = 340,659,187.20 × 142,451,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,852,234.24x = 48,527,572,069,964,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,527,572,069,964,168/246,852,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,585,508.81

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