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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,143.80, 373,248,215.70 and 232,707,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,143.80, 373,248,215.70 and 232,707,830.20 is: 349,061,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,143.80 : 373,248,215.70 = 232,707,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,143.80/373,248,215.70 = 232,707,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,143.80x = 373,248,215.70 × 232,707,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,143.80x = 86,857,782,401,568,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,857,782,401,568,560/248,832,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,061,745.30

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