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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,688,002.40, 373,032,003.60 and 141,192,578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,688,002.40, 373,032,003.60 and 141,192,578.40 is: 211,788,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,688,002.40 : 373,032,003.60 = 141,192,578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,688,002.40/373,032,003.60 = 141,192,578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,688,002.40x = 373,032,003.60 × 141,192,578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,688,002.40x = 52,669,350,414,002,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,669,350,414,002,088/248,688,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,788,867.60

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