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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,833,009.60, 373,249,514.40 and 188,366,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,833,009.60, 373,249,514.40 and 188,366,833.60 is: 282,550,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,833,009.60 : 373,249,514.40 = 188,366,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,833,009.60/373,249,514.40 = 188,366,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,833,009.60x = 373,249,514.40 × 188,366,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,833,009.60x = 70,307,829,170,265,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,307,829,170,265,600/248,833,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,550,250.40

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