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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,488,045.90, 375,732,068.85 and 158,655,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,488,045.90, 375,732,068.85 and 158,655,041.10 is: 237,982,561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,488,045.90 : 375,732,068.85 = 158,655,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,488,045.90/375,732,068.85 = 158,655,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,488,045.90x = 375,732,068.85 × 158,655,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,488,045.90x = 59,611,786,825,984,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,611,786,825,984,784/250,488,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,982,561.65

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