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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,985.20, 373,249,477.80 and 170,898,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,985.20, 373,249,477.80 and 170,898,802.80 is: 256,348,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,985.20 : 373,249,477.80 = 170,898,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,985.20/373,249,477.80 = 170,898,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,985.20x = 373,249,477.80 × 170,898,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,985.20x = 63,787,888,901,745,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,787,888,901,745,184/248,832,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,348,204.20

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