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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,002.30, 373,248,003.45 and 157,460,891.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,002.30, 373,248,003.45 and 157,460,891.90 is: 236,191,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,002.30 : 373,248,003.45 = 157,460,891.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,002.30/373,248,003.45 = 157,460,891.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,002.30x = 373,248,003.45 × 157,460,891.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,002.30x = 58,771,963,523,131,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771,963,523,131,280/248,832,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,191,337.85

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