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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,215,344.96, 342,561,370.80 and 185,382,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,215,344.96, 342,561,370.80 and 185,382,357.96 is: 255,845,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,215,344.96 : 342,561,370.80 = 185,382,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,215,344.96/342,561,370.80 = 185,382,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,215,344.96x = 342,561,370.80 × 185,382,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,215,344.96x = 63,504,834,664,913,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,504,834,664,913,896/248,215,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,845,724.10

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