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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,343.80, 373,248,515.70 and 146,543,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,343.80, 373,248,515.70 and 146,543,729.40 is: 219,815,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,343.80 : 373,248,515.70 = 146,543,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,343.80/373,248,515.70 = 146,543,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,343.80x = 373,248,515.70 × 146,543,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,343.80x = 54,697,229,483,692,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697,229,483,692,456/248,832,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,815,594.10

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