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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,833,245.20, 373,249,867.80 and 180,304,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,833,245.20, 373,249,867.80 and 180,304,912.40 is: 270,457,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,833,245.20 : 373,249,867.80 = 180,304,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,833,245.20/373,249,867.80 = 180,304,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,833,245.20x = 373,249,867.80 × 180,304,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,833,245.20x = 67,298,784,716,990,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,298,784,716,990,584/248,833,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,457,368.60

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