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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,257.80, 373,248,386.70 and 176,272,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,257.80, 373,248,386.70 and 176,272,846.60 is: 264,409,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,257.80 : 373,248,386.70 = 176,272,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,257.80/373,248,386.70 = 176,272,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,257.80x = 373,248,386.70 × 176,272,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,257.80x = 65,793,555,612,466,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,793,555,612,466,576/248,832,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,409,269.90

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