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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,265,217.76, 348,126,962.92 and 140,760,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,265,217.76, 348,126,962.92 and 140,760,758.28 is: 194,250,383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,265,217.76 : 348,126,962.92 = 140,760,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,265,217.76/348,126,962.92 = 140,760,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,265,217.76x = 348,126,962.92 × 140,760,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,265,217.76x = 49,002,615,278,332,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,002,615,278,332,648/252,265,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,250,383.44

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