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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,255.60, 373,248,383.40 and 158,356,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,255.60, 373,248,383.40 and 158,356,940.40 is: 237,535,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,255.60 : 373,248,383.40 = 158,356,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,255.60/373,248,383.40 = 158,356,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,255.60x = 373,248,383.40 × 158,356,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,255.60x = 59,106,472,004,470,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,106,472,004,470,144/248,832,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,535,410.60

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