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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,002.80, 373,248,004.20 and 223,749,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,002.80, 373,248,004.20 and 223,749,737.20 is: 335,624,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,002.80 : 373,248,004.20 = 223,749,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,002.80/373,248,004.20 = 223,749,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,002.80x = 373,248,004.20 × 223,749,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,002.80x = 83,514,142,850,174,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,514,142,850,174,496/248,832,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,624,605.80

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