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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,837,395.48, 380,789,988.12 and 100,447,579.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,837,395.48, 380,789,988.12 and 100,447,579.65 is: 150,684,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,837,395.48 : 380,789,988.12 = 100,447,579.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,837,395.48/380,789,988.12 = 100,447,579.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,837,395.48x = 380,789,988.12 × 100,447,579.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,837,395.48x = 38,249,432,661,606,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,249,432,661,606,256/253,837,395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,684,782.24

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