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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,716,117.33, 375,876,388.40 and 158,405,283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,716,117.33, 375,876,388.40 and 158,405,283.90 is: 237,482,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,716,117.33 : 375,876,388.40 = 158,405,283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,716,117.33/375,876,388.40 = 158,405,283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,716,117.33x = 375,876,388.40 × 158,405,283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,716,117.33x = 59,540,806,015,016,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,806,015,016,640/250,716,117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,482,961.40

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