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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,251,704.40, 375,377,556.60 and 240,048,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,251,704.40, 375,377,556.60 and 240,048,037.20 is: 360,072,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,251,704.40 : 375,377,556.60 = 240,048,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,251,704.40/375,377,556.60 = 240,048,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,251,704.40x = 375,377,556.60 × 240,048,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,251,704.40x = 90,108,645,670,761,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,108,645,670,761,904/250,251,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,072,055.80

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