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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,468,073.89, 349,725,984.60 and 143,459,786.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,468,073.89, 349,725,984.60 and 143,459,786.89 is: 197,940,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,468,073.89 : 349,725,984.60 = 143,459,786.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,468,073.89/349,725,984.60 = 143,459,786.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,468,073.89x = 349,725,984.60 × 143,459,786.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,468,073.89x = 50,171,615,220,611,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,171,615,220,611,424/253,468,073.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,940,570.78

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