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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,994,004.80, 373,491,007.20 and 162,997,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,994,004.80, 373,491,007.20 and 162,997,665.60 is: 244,496,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,994,004.80 : 373,491,007.20 = 162,997,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,994,004.80/373,491,007.20 = 162,997,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,994,004.80x = 373,491,007.20 × 162,997,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,994,004.80x = 60,878,162,296,192,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,878,162,296,192,792/248,994,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,496,498.40

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