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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,171.20, 373,248,256.80 and 172,133,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,171.20, 373,248,256.80 and 172,133,854.40 is: 258,200,781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,171.20 : 373,248,256.80 = 172,133,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,171.20/373,248,256.80 = 172,133,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,171.20x = 373,248,256.80 × 172,133,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,171.20x = 64,248,661,091,065,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,661,091,065,016/248,832,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,200,781.60

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