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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,833,488.80, 373,250,233.20 and 112,523,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,833,488.80, 373,250,233.20 and 112,523,319.20 is: 168,784,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,833,488.80 : 373,250,233.20 = 112,523,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,833,488.80/373,250,233.20 = 112,523,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,833,488.80x = 373,250,233.20 × 112,523,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,833,488.80x = 41,999,355,131,838,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,999,355,131,838,040/248,833,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,784,978.80

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