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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,372.80, 373,248,559.20 and 146,543,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,372.80, 373,248,559.20 and 146,543,758.40 is: 219,815,637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,372.80 : 373,248,559.20 = 146,543,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,372.80/373,248,559.20 = 146,543,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,372.80x = 373,248,559.20 × 146,543,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,372.80x = 54,697,246,682,552,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697,246,682,552,896/248,832,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,815,637.60

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