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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,835,424.80, 373,253,137.20 and 146,546,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,835,424.80, 373,253,137.20 and 146,546,810.40 is: 219,820,215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,835,424.80 : 373,253,137.20 = 146,546,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,835,424.80/373,253,137.20 = 146,546,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,835,424.80x = 373,253,137.20 × 146,546,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,835,424.80x = 54,699,056,728,453,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,699,056,728,453,584/248,835,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,820,215.60

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