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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,716,118.83, 375,876,390.65 and 158,405,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,716,118.83, 375,876,390.65 and 158,405,285.40 is: 237,482,963.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,716,118.83 : 375,876,390.65 = 158,405,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,716,118.83/375,876,390.65 = 158,405,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,716,118.83x = 375,876,390.65 × 158,405,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,716,118.83x = 59,540,806,935,243,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,806,935,243,112/250,716,118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,482,963.65

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