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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,716,296.32, 375,876,652.30 and 158,405,461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,716,296.32, 375,876,652.30 and 158,405,461.79 is: 237,483,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,716,296.32 : 375,876,652.30 = 158,405,461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,716,296.32/375,876,652.30 = 158,405,461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,716,296.32x = 375,876,652.30 × 158,405,461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,716,296.32x = 59,540,914,681,385,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,914,681,385,368/250,716,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,483,225.29

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