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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,448,246.40, 372,672,369.60 and 140,952,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,448,246.40, 372,672,369.60 and 140,952,822.40 is: 211,429,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,448,246.40 : 372,672,369.60 = 140,952,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,448,246.40/372,672,369.60 = 140,952,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,448,246.40x = 372,672,369.60 × 140,952,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,448,246.40x = 52,529,222,325,615,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,529,222,325,615,968/248,448,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,429,233.60

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