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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,237.20, 373,248,355.80 and 218,599,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,237.20, 373,248,355.80 and 218,599,149.20 is: 327,898,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,237.20 : 373,248,355.80 = 218,599,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,237.20/373,248,355.80 = 218,599,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,237.20x = 373,248,355.80 × 218,599,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,237.20x = 81,591,773,018,178,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,591,773,018,178,880/248,832,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,898,723.80

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