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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,832,997.60, 373,249,496.40 and 188,366,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,832,997.60, 373,249,496.40 and 188,366,821.60 is: 282,550,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,832,997.60 : 373,249,496.40 = 188,366,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,832,997.60/373,249,496.40 = 188,366,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,832,997.60x = 373,249,496.40 × 188,366,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,832,997.60x = 70,307,821,300,668,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,307,821,300,668,632/248,832,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,550,232.40

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