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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,215,348.96, 342,561,376.32 and 185,382,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,215,348.96, 342,561,376.32 and 185,382,361.96 is: 255,845,729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,215,348.96 : 342,561,376.32 = 185,382,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,215,348.96/342,561,376.32 = 185,382,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,215,348.96x = 342,561,376.32 × 185,382,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,215,348.96x = 63,504,837,058,470,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,504,837,058,470,016/248,215,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,845,729.62

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