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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,186,537.44, 345,257,190.72 and 140,179,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,186,537.44, 345,257,190.72 and 140,179,037.76 is: 193,446,942.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,186,537.44 : 345,257,190.72 = 140,179,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,186,537.44/345,257,190.72 = 140,179,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,186,537.44x = 345,257,190.72 × 140,179,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,186,537.44x = 48,397,820,774,850,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,820,774,850,400/250,186,537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,446,942.71

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