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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,875,772.90, 373,313,659.35 and 172,348,268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,875,772.90, 373,313,659.35 and 172,348,268.90 is: 258,522,403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,875,772.90 : 373,313,659.35 = 172,348,268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,875,772.90/373,313,659.35 = 172,348,268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,875,772.90x = 373,313,659.35 × 172,348,268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,875,772.90x = 64,339,962,945,696,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,339,962,945,696,808/248,875,772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,522,403.35

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