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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,001.20, 373,248,001.80 and 172,133,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,001.20, 373,248,001.80 and 172,133,684.40 is: 258,200,526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,001.20 : 373,248,001.80 = 172,133,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,001.20/373,248,001.80 = 172,133,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,001.20x = 373,248,001.80 × 172,133,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,001.20x = 64,248,553,744,771,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,553,744,771,840/248,832,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,200,526.60

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