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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,742.80, 373,249,114.20 and 87,274,678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,742.80, 373,249,114.20 and 87,274,678.80 is: 130,912,018.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,742.80 : 373,249,114.20 = 87,274,678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,742.80/373,249,114.20 = 87,274,678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,742.80x = 373,249,114.20 × 87,274,678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,742.80x = 32,575,196,554,189,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575,196,554,189,516/248,832,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,912,018.20

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