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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,870,388.86, 346,210,972.32 and 171,651,608.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,870,388.86, 346,210,972.32 and 171,651,608.98 is: 236,885,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,870,388.86 : 346,210,972.32 = 171,651,608.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,870,388.86/346,210,972.32 = 171,651,608.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,870,388.86x = 346,210,972.32 × 171,651,608.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,870,388.86x = 59,427,670,445,258,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427,670,445,258,240/250,870,388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,885,950.21

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