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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,833,873.70, 373,250,810.55 and 237,496,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,833,873.70, 373,250,810.55 and 237,496,465.70 is: 356,244,698.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,833,873.70 : 373,250,810.55 = 237,496,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,833,873.70/373,250,810.55 = 237,496,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,833,873.70x = 373,250,810.55 × 237,496,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,833,873.70x = 88,645,748,325,285,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,645,748,325,285,264/248,833,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,244,698.55

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