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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,852,632.80, 373,278,949.20 and 112,542,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,852,632.80, 373,278,949.20 and 112,542,463.20 is: 168,813,694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,852,632.80 : 373,278,949.20 = 112,542,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,852,632.80/373,278,949.20 = 112,542,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,852,632.80x = 373,278,949.20 × 112,542,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,852,632.80x = 42,009,732,403,675,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,009,732,403,675,672/248,852,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,813,694.80

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